10 incredible women in history you should know
A few years ago, I began to notice that the people I taught about in my World History classes...
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Want to inspire action? Write someone out of the story
If someone forgets your birthday or can’t remember your name, it’s easy to set things right....
Introducing the launch of the TED-Ed Innovative Educator Alumni Innovation Projects
In 2015, TED-Ed launched the TED-Ed Innovative Educator (TIE) program, a year-long professional...
Do you know the 5 love languages? Here’s what they are — and how to use them
Have you ever been asked “What’s your love language?” Chances are, you have. Because the concept...
Developing student voice in the ELA classroom
A South Texas school district is inspiring student voices by utilizing the TED-Ed Student Talks...
6 students (virtually) share what they’ve learned over the past year
The TED-Ed community consists of thousands of amazing students around the world. Each year, the...
The 7 types of rest that every person needs
Have you ever tried to fix an ongoing lack of energy by getting more sleep — only to do so...
10 videos to watch to discuss climate change with students
TED-Ed Innovative Educator, Kim Preshoff, based in Williamsville, NY, has been an environmental...
Everything you need to know about the TED-Ed Student Talks Program
At TED-Ed, we work to spark and celebrate the ideas of every student and educator in the world....
Here’s how I finally got myself to start exercising
When we received the stay-at-home order in March 2020 — I live in California — I came out of the...
Why do so many incompetent men become leaders? And what can we do about it?
If we want to improve the competence level of people in leadership positions, we need to improve...
What old story about yourself are you still believing? Here’s how to find it and change it
Many of us hold deeply ingrained beliefs about ourselves that are simply not true. You can start...
The 10 most popular TED-Ed Animations of 2020
In 2020, our YouTube audience spent nearly 32 million hours watching TED-Ed Animations (that’s...
How to cultivate a sense of unconditional self-worth
I have struggled with feelings of unworthiness for as long as I can remember. From the outside,...
Here’s why you get gloomy in the winter — and what you can do about it
If the darkening evenings and turning leaves induce a mild sense of dread in you every year,...
The secret to giving a great compliment
Want an easy way to brighten another person’s day? Offer them specific, heartfelt praise, says...
5 educators share their vision for building a better world
The world is continuing to experiment with virtual events, and to recognize that we need ideas...
Celebrating student ideas in a new (virtual) reality
Our community of educators, students, and organizers have been on the frontlines of a quickly...
How to raise financially responsible kids
Teaching them about spending and saving is good, but our lessons need to go beyond that, says...
The big benefits of small talk
Casual conversations can sometimes lead us to moments of real connection. News director and radio...
How to deliver an authentic apology
A simple framework for delivering a short, sincere “I’m sorry,” from criminal defense attorney...
How to make your small wins work for you
The internet has inflated people’s expectations about what success looks like — any achievement...
Dear Guy: “My friends and I bond by complaining, but it’s getting me down”
Welcome to “Dear Guy,” TED’s advice column from psychologist Guy Winch. Every month, he answers...
Some advice on coming out
“In a perfect world, I believe that members of the LGBT community shouldn’t have to come out,”...