Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek
Iceland has made recent headlines by declaring the world’s largest ever trial of a...
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How one student turned an idea into a global mission to end our planet’s plastic waste crisis
In 2018, then 11-year-old Haaziq Kazi delivered his first TED Talk at TED-Ed Weekend and unveiled...
We all know people who just can’t apologize — here’s why
Since I started writing the “Dear Guy” column, I’ve received many letters from readers...
A new immersive learning experience for the 21st century classroom
We are transitioning from a world of passive technology to a world full of active learning...
6 books to get you started with cli-fi
You’ve heard of sci-fi, but what do you know about cli-fi? As global leaders struggle to make...
How to get over a friendship breakup
The loss of a friendship can be devastating. Whether it’s the slow drifting apart from a...
Hope and action: A climate reading list
You’ve seen the headlines. Melting ice caps, endangered species, wildfires, heatwaves, floods,...
7 ways to avoid becoming a misinformation superspreader
The problem of misinformation isn’t going away. Internet platforms like Facebook and Twitter...
Humans are made to be touched — so what happens when we aren’t?
Our bodies are designed to respond to touch, and not just to sense the environment around us. We...
How one student found purpose in the chaos of 2020
For nine years of school, I was bullied due to my unique interest in STEM and my body weight. I...
6 tips to help you manage your day when working from home
When I first began working at home, I couldn’t believe I was getting away with such a racket. No...
Why your brain loves it when you exercise, plus 3 easy ways to work out at home
Motivation is not in high supply these days — but ensuring that we move a little bit every day is...
How literature can help you better connect with others
Greetings from an evangelist for a declining field: literature! English majors, like all...
A world without hate: One student’s vision of a more accepting future
High school sophomore Zach Touger reflects on his experience with the TED-Ed Student Talks...
5 exercises to help you build more empathy
Empathy — or understanding the thoughts and feelings of the people around us — is one of the most...
The steep price we pay for cheap chocolate
Thousands of years ago, the Maya people of Central America believed that chocolate was the food...
The technology gap: How to ensure students aren’t falling behind
Across the United States, 15 million students lack access to the technology and devices they need...
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...
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...