8 ways to fight COVID-19— and improve the world— from home

Staying home is the best way to fight COVID-19, but there are plenty of projects you can get...

A thank you to all of our TED-Ed educators

TED-Ed’s mission is to amplify the ideas and lessons of educators and students around the world....

How to grow your own tiny forest

When you look at a row of empty parking spots, what do you see? Many of us would see it for what...

Earth School launched to keep students connected to nature

Today, over 1.5 billion children are unable to go to school. Coronavirus’ impact goes beyond the...

We all make snap judgments about each other— here’s how to stop

Taking a moment to pause and really look at the other person can help us all avoid embarrassment...

How to keep quarantine from ruining your relationship

Within hours, I was getting texts. And FB messages. And then a call from a quasi-terrified...

TED-Ed Weekend through the eyes of a student

Ashiana Sunderji offers an inside look at what it was like to attend TED-Ed Weekend in...

Sports are designed around men — and that needs to change

From tennis to swimming and soccer, female athletes are at the top of their game right now, but...

School may be suspended, but sleep schedules shouldn’t be

These days, the school bell isn’t ringing for most of our kids, and it’s up to parents to ensure...

Dear Guy: “I’m incredibly anxious about coronavirus. What can I do?”

Welcome to “Dear Guy,” TED’s advice column from NYC psychologist Guy Winch. Twice a month, he’ll...

Disasters and crises bring out the best in us

Disasters and crises bring out the best in us. This simple fact is confirmed by more solid...

3 ways to be your best self in your relationship

“Resentment is a relationship killer,” says psychotherapist and couples counselor Susan Adler. If...

How to be kinder to yourself

People who have greater levels of self-compassion tend to be more motivated, less lazy, and more...

What we know (and don’t know) about the coronavirus

What happens if you get infected with the coronavirus? Who’s most at risk? How can you protect...

There are three sides to every argument

We can all play a role in helping defuse even the most bitter conflicts. Veteran negotiator...

How to step out of the shop-spend-consume cycle

It doesn’t require a total overhaul of your life, but following a few simple steps can help you...

Are you lonely in your partnership or marriage?

Most relationships in which loneliness has taken up residence can be shifted to a better daily...

Understanding the outbreak of a virus

We thought it might be helpful to gather some of our resources that offer valuable insights on...

3 steps to having difficult conversations

What’s your elephant in the room? Every group — whether it’s a family or a team in the workplace...

Be a part of TED-Ed Weekend… VIRTUALLY!

On February 8th, TED-Ed Weekend is going to be celebrating students around the world. And here at...

How to explain anything to anyone: 4 steps to clearer communication

“Have you ever had this experience?” asks physicist Dominic Walliman in a...

What matters most when speaking a new language

Instead of looking at a foreign language as an art to be mastered and perfected, think of it as a...

The 10 most popular TED-Ed Animations of 2019

In 2019, our YouTube audience spent over 23 million hours watching TED-Ed Animations (that’s...

TED-Ed Weekend 2020: Meet the Speakers!

TED-Ed Weekend returns on February 8th, 2020! This full-day event amplifies the voices of...