Education
How do we reinvent education? These TED Talks explore the latest thinking — from teachers, parents, kids — on how to build a better school.
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Gallery: When reading is an act of daring
Most of us take for granted that we can read, say, the street signs outside of our house. But for an overwhelming number of women in the Arab world, basic literacy is not a give...
Are you smarter than a 19th-century 5th grader?
In the 1820s, books were a rare and precious luxury for most Americans. The radical idea of free knowledge access for all ages — aka the public library system — had yet to flo...Video playlists about Education
Ken Robinson: 10 talks on education
Education legend Sir Ken Robinson picked the talks he loves — all full of insight, bright ideas and, of course, creativity.
Re-imagining school
All over the world, there's a growing consensus that our education systems are broken. These educators offer lessons in how we might re-imagine school.
TV Special: TED Talks Education
How can we create an education system that works for kids, instead of against them? Watch eight inspiring talks (and one beautiful performance) from TED's May 2013 PBS special, given in their entirety.
MOOCs 101
Given that it’s the internet age and all, why should classrooms look exactly the way they have for centuries? Here, TED speakers on what can happen when we bring education online … and open it up to anyone.
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Episode: Unstoppable Learning
Learning is an integral part of human nature. But why do we – as adults – assume learning must be taught, tested and reinforced? Why do we put so much effort into making kids think and act like us? In this hour, TED speakers explore the ways babies and children learn, from the womb to the playground to the Web. Listen now