
Explore the debate on the relevance of learning the 12 times table in modern education, examining arguments for and against its inclusion in math curricula.

Explore strategies for building a racially equitable and effective early childhood field through collaborative leadership, informed by extensive research and expert insights.

Explore new opportunities in education leadership as experts discuss evolving roles, challenges, and strategies for effective school management and student success.

Explore the future of community colleges and their role in higher education, focusing on innovative approaches to meet evolving student needs and workforce demands.

Explore strategies to boost high school graduation rates, focusing on challenges and solutions for diverse student populations, with insights from education leaders and researchers.

Discover the research-driven evolution of Finland's education system through an in-depth analysis by Prof. Lehtinen, exploring key developments and successful strategies that shaped this world-renowned model.

Our outdated education system, designed in 1903 to produce obedient factory workers , crushes children's natural curiosity and labels them based on standardized exams. To nurture innovators instead of workers , we must revolutionize learning by personalizing education , valuing real-world skills and

When Machines Learn and Answer Better than Humans: What Is University Education For? In this insightful talk at TEDx University of Wah, Dr Mohsin Zahid challenges traditional assumptions about higher education in an era where artificial intelligence can outperform humans in learning and problem-sol

This talk invites us to rethink the purpose and structure of modern education. It begins by questioning the current system which is often described as an “education machine” where learning becomes transactional, driven by fear, competition and constant evaluation. In such a system, knowledge is comp

A diploma often symbolizes success, but does it truly reflect independent thinking? In this talk, the speaker challenges the idea that formal education alone develops critical and original thinkers. By exploring the gaps between academic achievement and real intellectual independence, the talk encou

Dr. Farah Nadeem talks about unlocking one's student agency through hidden curriculum in classrooms. With a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Washington, Dr, Farah Nadeem leverages machine learning and advanced analytics to dismantle barriers to educational access

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

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

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

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

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

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

As the current pace of AI development renders traditional learning models obsolete, the lack of AI skills has become more than a skill gap – it’s an existential disconnect. Tommie’s talk will explain how he redesigns education to mirror tech’s speed, rejuvenating the way we learn by transforming it

When internet connections fail, screens freeze, and classrooms disappear, learning does not end. It changes shape. This talk challenges common assumptions about e-learning by showing how participation, ownership, and understanding can actually grow online. From quiet students finding their voices in

In a world constantly evolving, why is education stuck in the past? This talk challenges the 21st-century's obsession with grades over genuine growth, arguing that creative problem-solving and imagination are the true measures of success. Discover why the current system is failing to nurture diverse