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Our mission is to spark and celebrate the ideas of students and teachers throughout the world. Follow for program updates + new animated videos every week!

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We think this recommendation is Dynamite 😉
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Restoring our forests is one of the most effective natural solutions to the climate crisis. That’s why we’re joining #TeamTrees in their effort to plant 20 million trees across 6 continents. $1 = 1 tree! Donate now: Learn more:
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Critical thinking is a vital life skill.
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Education is empowerment.
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Embrace learning 💡
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Critical thinking is a vital life skill.
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What makes someone open-minded?
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Don't lose sight of your goals!
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"Kids don't learn from people they don't like." A great watch on #TeacherAppreciationDay :
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Choose kindness.
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“Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them. Is this job tough? You betcha. But it is not impossible. We’re educators. We’re born to make a difference.”
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"The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have all the facts and solutions. All we have to do is to wake up and change."
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What defines us is how we get back up after defeat.
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📚 What's on your summer reading list? 📚
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Failure is just part of the process.
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Critical thinking is a vital life skill.
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Don’t let others define the possibilities of your life!
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Teachers, as concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19 continue to mount, we thought it might be helpful to share that our free website () allows you to create & distribute lessons around *any* video on YouTube, and doesn’t require a student login!
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Everyone makes mistakes— the important part is to learn from them.
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We should strive to be lifelong learners💡
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School is in session! Introducing #EarthSchool , an immersive nature adventure from TED-Ed, @UNEP and partners. Dive into 30 Days of videos, quizzes and challenges that will leave you marveling at our planet and ready to take on the future: #EarthDay
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Consider this your reminder to take a few deep breaths 🌬️
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"Poetry has never been the language of barriers, it's always been the language of bridges." Today, National Youth Poet Laureate @TheAmandaGorman performed at the U.S. Presidential Inauguration. Watch her 2018 Talk:
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Anne Frank was born on this day in 1929. She remains a beacon of love and hope, and her work is a testament to the power of compassionate self-expression.
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Don't forget to dream!
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Learning and sharing go hand in hand.
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What’s something courageous that you’ve done?
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Never underestimate the power of a small act of kindness.
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If we want children to thrive in our complicated world, we need to teach them how to think, instead of what to think. Here are 4 simple ways to encourage critical thinking:
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A life in education is a life of learning.
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Curiosity is one of the driving forces of learning.
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Let kindness enhance your curiosity.
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Stay curious!
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It's all about perspective!
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Fail harder, friends!
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In honor of one of our favorite authors, Toni Morrison, a reminder to us all:
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"Teaching and learning should bring joy. How powerful would our world be if we had kids who were not afraid to take risks, who were not afraid to think?"
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“The problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story.”
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Sir Ken was a hero, mentor and endless source of inspiration and motivation for so many people, especially the members of the TED-Ed team. In his passing, he remains all of those things. What an incredible life he lived, and what worthy ideas he shared. Rest in peace, good Sir.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce Sir Ken Robinson died peacefully yesterday, 21st August 2020, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. We will be following up with a further update as we begin to follow Sir Ken’s wishes and honour his legacy.
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What's on your winter reading list? 📚
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"Do not expect to receive the love from someone else you do not give yourself.”
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What are you grateful for?
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Getting enough sleep doesn't mean you're getting enough rest. Here are 7 ways to start feeling truly restored:
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Embrace learning 💡
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Adversity is inevitable, it's how we get through it that matters.
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What books have shaped you the most?
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What's an act of kindness you've witnessed this year?
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We are deeply saddened to hear that Mari Foroutan was among the victims in the recent Flight PS752 crash in Iran. Mari was a climate change scientist and researcher doing incredible work. She touched the TED-Ed community with her masterful lesson "Would You Move to Mars?" (1/3)
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🍁📚What's on your fall reading list? 📚🍁
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To dream is to hope!
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You have a voice. Learn how to use it.
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What does education mean to you?
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It's important to question things without being closed-minded.
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We’re all in need of a little laughter. Tell us your favorite joke! ⬇️
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"The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference."
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"Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them. Is this job tough? You betcha. But it is not impossible. We're educators. We're born to make a difference."
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No answers, only better questions.
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Without change, how will we progress? And without progress, how will we grow?
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"You don’t just 'find' your calling — you have to fight for it." 7 ideas about finding the work you were meant to do:
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“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.”
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The only real mistake is not learning from your mistakes.
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Because we learn in communities!
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What does reading mean to you? 📖
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Who has inspired you?
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Learning and sharing go hand in hand.
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“The problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story... Show a people as one thing, as only one thing, over and over again, and that is what they become."
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No answers, only better questions.
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Sea turtles can grow from the size of your palm to the size of a dinner table, but what are their odds of making it that far? In honor of #WorldTurtleDay , follow this thread as we tackle one obstacle at a time to find out just how many sea turtles make it maturity. 🐢💙
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Commas are constantly showing up where they're not welcome. Here's a way to remember when you actually need one:
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Happy birthday, Vincent van Gogh! Here are 10 facts about the prolific artist, born on this day in 1853:
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Intelligence alone is not enough.
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"Leadership is a choice; it is not a rank." Why good leaders make you feel safe:
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In honor of World Teachers' Day, take a moment to celebrate the educators in your life!
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How knowing more than one language can actually change the way your brain looks and works:
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Will this be a year that is asking questions or answering?
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📖 What book is next on your reading list? 📖
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What do you wish to accomplish?
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What makes for a successful society?
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We should strive to be lifelong learners💡 #TeacherAppreciationWeek
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Because we learn in communities:
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There is growing research that suggests that reading books — especially fiction — can make you more empathetic:
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It's important to stand up for what you believe in!
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A life in education is a life of learning.
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To help support students, parents and teachers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, we're launching a daily newsletter. Sign up for TED-Ed @Home to get a handful of engaging video-based lessons (organized by age group) delivered to your inbox daily:
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