TED-Ed

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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A willingness to question and gain knowledge is vital to our growth.

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“Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, 'It might have been.'”

Happy birthday Kurt Vonnegut! https://t.co/VNSuZ96T0n

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AI is reshaping how educators teach and how students learn. But for AI to make a positive impact, educator voices must direct that change.

That’s why TED and @GoogleForEdu have launched a search for ideas from educators who are using AI. Get started: https://t.co/bxzG5HzS9R

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The best excuse for doing nothing: https://t.co/iq4vKKgwOO

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Can you outsmart the college admissions fallacy? https://t.co/KjWpWrxzJn

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NEW VIDEO: Is salt the most important ingredient in history?

Trace the influence of salt and explore how this essential seasoning shaped civilizations and built empires: https://t.co/mUziJjZJWj

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"I wanted people to ask me about my experiences, and the only question I got was: Did you shoot anybody?"

Here's a better way to start conversations with veterans about their service: https://t.co/ktWU7ekGHc

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Can we actually suck carbon out of the sky? And can we do it before Earth becomes too hot?

Dig into the science of carbon capture: https://t.co/ocDjWLURaW

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In 1830, David Walker smuggled a pamphlet into Boston Harbor. The US government considered this pamphlet to be one of the most dangerous documents in American history.

But what was this incendiary document? And who was the man who wrote it? https://t.co/MUJ0OlvmEX

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If you were inspired by "Think Like A Musician" and want to try writing your own song, try Backtrack Pro!

A new tool that takes you through the songwriting process from chord progressions, writing lyrics, crafting a final arrangement and more: https://t.co/VNgnGJawTw

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What are tariffs, and how do they work? https://t.co/BclAZ6RYtP

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"The children didn't choose to be refugees. But through play, we’ve helped them rediscover their own culture. And in doing so, they showed us something extraordinary: their ability to find confidence, joy and pride." https://t.co/Rd2pkdaF5H

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How did the world's smallest country come to be the seat of power for the Catholic Church? https://t.co/6RwDWMW898

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In honor of Marie Skłodowska Curie’s birthday, take a look at some of her most revolutionary discoveries: https://t.co/sN35uQzk22

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The evil wizard Moldevort is trying to steal a powerful wand in order to conquer the world.

Can you and Drumbledrore find the wand first? https://t.co/2HDuugUZRd

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Why are there so many ancient shipwrecks in the Black Sea? https://t.co/QacMilDs2d

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How often do most of us stop and consider how other living beings experience the world?

Take a moment to challenge yourself with an exercise in empathy: https://t.co/PNKLatWMD8

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Can a few hours affect the outcome of your whole life?

Follow the story of fraternal twins Rahel and Estha, who are separated for 23 years after the fateful hours in which their cousin drowns, their mother’s affair is revealed, and her lover is murdered: https://t.co/SZ0T5v181t

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NEW VIDEO: What’s the best way to use visuals in your presentations?

Dig into 3 do’s and don’ts of how to use visuals effectively and what mistakes to avoid: https://t.co/QDxiLrwXv4

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Recent studies that examined dozens of published pharmaceutical papers managed to replicate the results of less than 25% of them.

Is science in crisis? https://t.co/YKq7PJrTvD