5 places where any kid can learn how to code

“The kids of today tap, swipe and pinch their way through the world. But unless we give them...

5 TED-Ed Lessons by TED2016 speakers

Curiosity is the ultimate discovery tool. It can lead us to dream about the future, or question...

What’s the future of education? Teachers respond

What’s the future of education? How will students learn differently? What will the schools of the...

5 of our favorite TED-Ed Lessons written by #WomenInSTEM

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Around the world, there are many excellent...

5 ways you can help a friend suffering from depression

Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world. In the United States, close to 10...

5 TED-Ed Lessons on Chinese history

Happy Chinese New Year! February 8, 2016 marks the first day of the Lunar New Year and the start...

Can you solve these 5 TED-Ed riddles?

Riddles can be relaxing — or devilishly difficult. Ready to tackle some brain teasers? Watch the...

Why do we dream? 7 theories from science (in TED-Ed GIFs)

In the 3rd millennium BCE, Mesopotamian kings recorded and interpreted their dreams on wax...

How to learn a new language: 7 tips from TED Translators

Knowing more than one language is great for your brain. But what’s the best way to learn?...

So you want to be an archaeologist….

Sarah Parcak has one of the coolest jobs in the world. As a modern-day Indiana Jones, she looks...

15 inspiring quotes chosen by teachers, for teachers

“Motivation, creativity and freedom are my most powerful educational tools,” says Cyprus teacher...

Are you a creative and passionate educator? Apply to be a TED-Ed Innovative Educator

TED-Ed seeks creative and passionate educators from all over the world to join our next cohort of...

5 cookie pro tips from TED-Ed (and science)

Cookies are for everyone. But everyone has cookie preferences. When you slide that cookie tray...

TED-Ed Club Connect Week is Jan 19-25: Reserve your spot!

Last year, TED-Ed Club Connect Week launched a spontaneous global dance party that began trending...

Why mathematicians find math thrilling

Mathematician Eduardo Sáenz de Cabezón suspects that when people ask him what’s the use of math,...

Finally, the 7th row of the Periodic Table of the Elements is complete

Science teachers, rejoice: Four new chemical elements have just been formally added to the...

50 books to read in 2016: TED-Ed Educators and TED Speakers share their picks

What should you read next? From art history to science fiction, here are 50 fantastic books...

The top 10 most popular TED-Ed Original animated videos from 2015 (and a few fun facts)

If you are a TED-Ed community member who waits with anticipation for new TED-Ed Original videos...

Be a part of the creative movement for girls’ education

Education is a fundamental right for all children. Yet for more than 60 million girls around the...

The future is going to get weird. Can education keep up?

The space archaeologist is talking about future careers with a couple of high school students...

6 school gifts recommended by teachers

What are the best gifts for teachers and schools? What can people donate to help students, both...

How anonymous companies hurt young people

This animated video collaboration with TED Prize shines a light on anonymous companies and the...

Make history by recording it with StoryCorps

Everyone has a story. What’s yours? What about your parents and teachers? Your elders and...

Animation basics: What is pixilation?

There’s a word for the stop-motion animation of humans: pixilation, a technique made famous...