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A scientist explores the mysteries of the gut-brain connection

The brain in your head and the one in your gut are always exchanging info. But how do they do it?...

Too many teachers in the US are struggling to get by. Here’s what we can do to help.

We entrust teachers with the world’s most important job: educating our kids, says researcher and...

Top 5 most popular business & economics TED-Ed Lessons

Are you interested in learning more about how money gets its value, or how economic bubbles build...

TED-Ed Weekend: Students share their ideas at TED HQ

Are you a student with an idea worth spreading? TED-Ed Weekend is just like the annual TED...

Why dance is just as important as math in school

Dance — and physical activity — should have the same status in schools as math, science and...

Three ways to help any kid be more creative

The world’s problems demand bold, new solutions, so today’s children need to develop open, agile...

12 TED-Ed Lessons to celebrate World Poetry Day

Some things are best expressed by poets. To recognize the unique ability of poetry, UNESCO...

How to exercise when it’s the last thing you want to do

Wise ideas from psychology, behavioral economics, business — and even activism — to get you...

5 simple tips to help you have a real conversation with a teen

A quick guide to get beyond “Fine” and “Whatever,” from child psychologist Shelja Sen. Parents...

Top 5 most popular health TED-Ed Lessons

If you’re interested in building healthy habits this year and beyond, check out this playlist of...

Practical money advice from a self-taught financial advisor

Curtis Carroll turned his life around in San Quentin by learning the stock market, and now he’s...

5 TED-Ed Lessons to watch on World Wildlife Day

Five years ago, the United Nations declared March 3rd as World Wildlife Day in hopes of creating...

Character design 101: How to infuse a drawing with personality

How do you give a drawing of a zebra finch a clear personality? How can you use your personal...

6 great apps to try next, recommended by and for educators

Looking to mix things up in your classroom next year? There’s an app for that! We asked TED-Ed...

One way to teach empathy through STEM

Anthony Johnson is a fifth-grade science and social studies teacher at Isenberg Elementary School...

What we know (and don’t know) about cancer

February 4th is #WorldCancerDay. Watch these six TED-Ed Lessons to get more informed about...