Name: The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools
Uploaded: 2022-08-30T14:46:26Z
Duration: 5 min 11 s
Description: "When teachers and families work together, everyone wins," says education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim. She shines a light on an underutilized resource in US public education -- a family's love for their children -- and shows that, with the right tools and tech, schools can remove language barriers, foster meaningful connections and help every student thrive.

"When teachers and families work together, everyone wins," says education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim. She shines a light on an underutilized resource in US public education -- a family's love for their children -- and shows that, with the right tools and tech, schools can remove language barriers, foster meaningful connections and help every student thrive.

Heejae Lim: The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools

The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools

Engagement trumps wealth in education's success equation; a parent's involvement is pivotal for a child's academic journey.

Bridging cultural and linguistic divides, a mobile app connects educators with non-English speaking families, fostering inclusion.

Inclusive schools are the bedrock of a thriving democracy, ensuring every child and family feels part of the educational community.