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How the wealth gap is reshaping politics | Xochitl Gonzalez
Wealth inequality gets talked about as an economic problem. Writer Xochitl Gonzalez makes the case that it's a civic one, too — a slow, quiet threat …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Every kid needs a champion | Rita Pierson
Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people t…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
How to make learning as addictive as social media | Luis von Ahn
When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach y…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
4 steps to unlock your kid’s math potential | Shalinee Sharma
Math isn't just for "math kids" — it's for everyone, says learning expert Shalinee Sharma. She outlines four simple steps to transform your approach …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
How video games can level up the way you learn | Kris Alexander
Video games naturally tap into the way we learn: they focus our attention and track our progress as we head toward a clear goal. Kris Alexander, a pr…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
How schools can nurture every student's genius | Trish Millines Dziko
Forget home economics and standardized tests, education visionary Trish Millines Dziko has a much more engaging and fulfilling way for students to de…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Grit: The power of passion and perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth
Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly re…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
What's the biggest barrier to thriving? A philosopher and a space architect answer | Ariel Ekblaw and Meghan Sullivan
Philosopher Meghan Sullivan and space architect Ariel Ekblaw don't usually work at the same altitude ... but put them in a room together, and they'll…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Meet the youngest-ever mayor in Japan's history | Ryosuke Takashima
TED Fellow Ryosuke Takashima is the youngest-ever mayor in Japan's history — but he doesn't consider himself a politician. His approach to leadership…
2 months ago
The missing half of music history | Gabriella Di Laccio
Who decides which voices survive? It's a question classical singer Gabriella Di Laccio never thought to ask until she found an encyclopedia listing t…
2 months ago