
Science Factory Founder Ahmed Elmasry is an educator, science communicator, and entrepreneur. In 2016, he founded Science Factory to shift science education from passive learning to hands-on exploration and discovery. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independen

In this talk, Akash Tandon shares lessons from teaching children in spaces without classrooms, boards, or benches. Through real experiences, he explores what learning truly requires and why emotional safety, dignity, and belief matter more than infrastructure. The talk challenges common assumptions

How empathetic education will create a new world of learners across the globe Dr. Kim Ferguson is a developmental and cultural psychologist whose work explores how children grow, learn, and thrive across diverse global contexts. As Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies at Sarah Lawrence College

From a wise elder friendship, we learn the importance of intergenerational learning Sarah Mortensen is a senior at Eastchester High School whose curiosity and creativity drive her to explore the intersection of storytelling, identity, and purpose. Through her academic work and community involvement

A discussion on restoring the soul of education. Exploring the historic origins of pure learning and how we can apply them in our current times Dr. William Meyer is an educator, author, and speaker whose work explores the intersection of learning, wellbeing, and human potential. As Assistant Superin

Yuta Takeo, a university lecturer in Fukuoka Prefecture, speaks about education. He passionately shares how he entered the field of special needs education and arrived at his current path. What is education? Are there limits to education? As parents, educators, and adults in a society watching over

Ana Carol Thomé defende que brincar com e na natureza é um direito fundamental e vivência importante para o desenvolvimento integral infantil. Ela provoca educadores e adultos a abandonarem as "caixas de cimento" das salas de aula para oferecerem às crianças experiências reais de encantamento, liber

In creating the space for students to genuinely live their existential questions, students discover how answer-driven and performative our educational system actually is. Teachers, students, and staff can only together change this narrative, and move towards more purposeful education where young peo

„Myślenie w nauczaniu matematyki” to podejście, które stawia w centrum proces rozumowania, a nie jedynie poprawny wynik. Zachęca do zadawania pytań, poszukiwania różnych strategii i budowania głębokiego rozumienia pojęć matematycznych. Math Teacher This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED c

Prakash Gupta’s TEDxYouth@RMSST presentation explores how innovative thinking is cultivated through creativity, critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills, rather than being an innate trait. Drawing from his experiences in project-based learning and science fair research, he illustrates

This TEDx talk explores the idea of measured, ethical risk-taking as the foundation of meaningful success. Beginning with just 43 students, a bold educational vision grew into a thriving community of nearly 3,800 learners and 500 educators across three campuses — despite early financial struggles, p

How can every child experience the joy of music? Discover the Kodály method, a simple yet powerful approach that teaches children to read, feel, and connect through music. Hannah Chadwick-Jones will share her passion for Kodaly music education and how this simple yet effective form of teaching can

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This talk focuses on Women and Educational Expression. Women in education are often praised for being calm under pressure—but beneath that composure lies a quiet crisis. The expectation to “stay calm,” “keep the peace,” or “not overreact” has led to a culture of emotional suppression disguised as pr

In this compelling TEDx talk, Muhammad Zaman, Director of AIMS, explores the urgent need to redesign education for the 21st century. He challenges traditional learning models and calls for a transformation that prioritizes creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving. Drawing from

When the world learns to include, everyone learns to be human In this TEDx talk, Carola Videira presents inclusive education as a living practice that begins in schools and expands into companies and society. Inspired by the work of "A Turma do Jiló", she shows how inclusion becomes real through in

What happens when you're told to forget the language you grew up speaking? In this talk, Dr. Daniel Garzon, now a bilingual educator, reflects on the personal and systemic forces that cause heritage language loss, and what it really takes to reclaim it. Daniel Garzon is an Assistant Professor of Bil

In this forward-thinking TEDx talk, Pamit D A. explores how Artificial Intelligence is set to transform the traditional examination system. He examines the limitations of conventional exams and discusses how AI-driven technologies are reshaping assessment, learning evaluation, and academic integrity

In this insightful TEDx talk, Shankar Murlidharan delivers a compelling session on becoming a true catalyst of change for quality education. He emphasizes that education is not merely about degrees or curriculum — it is about transformation, access, equity, and lifelong impact. Highlighting the urge

Vera van Veen realized at a young age that the school system did not work for her the way it was designed. On the contrary, she taught herself about economics and finances by starting her own business! In this talk she discusses school and how everyone learns in a different way. Vera van Veen is a s

What if India’s future is decided not in exam halls, but in preschool classrooms? In this insightful talk, Sukanya Kumar Nambiar challenges the fear around early assessment and reframes it as timely understanding. Through powerful stories and grounded educational insight, she explores how confidence