Edward Ayers is Tucker-Boatwright Professor of the Humanities at the University of Richmond, where he is President Emeritus. President Barack Obama awarded him the National Humanities Medal in 2013, hailing his "commitment to making...

Melissa Tracy is a 2023 top ten finalist for the Global Teacher Prize. She teaches at Odyssey Charter School, an innovative and diverse dual-language Greek School founded in 2006 which is currently the second-largest public charter...

Floyd Cheung, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion and a professor of English and American Studies at Smith College, has edited several volumes highlighting forgotten and lesser-known Asian American writers, focusing on...

In this video, it is explained how a school in Tokyo is using short range wireless transmitters in students' backpacks to track their arrival and departure from school. The system sends an email to parents to notify them of their child's...

Gene Kim is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, researcher, and multiple award-winning CTO. He has been studying high-performing technology organizations since 1999 and was the founder and CTO of Tripwire for 13 years. He is the...

The Tyrannosaurus Rex, often referred to as T-Rex, is one of the most iconic and fearsome dinosaurs that ever roamed the Earth. With its massive size, sharp teeth, and powerful jaws, it was the ultimate predator of its time. Its presence...

Andy Hargreaves is Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa in Canada and Research Professor at Boston College in the US. He is an elected member of the US National Academy of Education, former President of the International...

Simka and Nolik enlist the help of their Fixie School classmates to beat Tom Thomas in a game of table hockey, but to win they must learn to work together as a team.

This video highlights the Ulwazi e-learning Initiative, a project that connects schools in under-resourced townships in South Africa to classrooms in more privileged areas through technology. Using video and audio feeds, students in the...

The Red Arrows aerobatic team, known for their skilled pilots and impressive maneuvers, are now part of a science education initiative. Through the Rolls Royce Science Prize, teachers and students have the opportunity to spend a day with...

This video discusses the popularity of soccer in the United States and the potential for it to become one of the dominant sports in the country. It also explores the efforts to promote soccer through the Major League Soccer competition...

Once you've made the decision to further your education with graduate school, you can now focus on the application process. From test prep to letters of recommendation, Billy walks through everything you'll need to be ready!

Floyd Cheung, a professor of English and American Studies at Smith College and currently serving as the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, introduces a poem he wrote after a field trip to the Manzanar Incarceration Center in...

Melissa Grandi Statz reflects on the significant impact of her fifth-grade choir teacher, Jenny Hoffman, who remains a mentor and friend. Jenny was incredibly encouraging, open, and loving, helping the Melissa develop a deep love for...

Gavin Downing reflects on their inspiration to become a teacher, particularly influenced by his maternal grandparents who were both educators. His grandfather started teaching around 1940, paused to serve in WWII, and then continued as a...

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal speaks about the significant influence of mentors in his life, highlighting Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun as particularly impactful. Blumenthal clerked for Blackmun after the landmark Roe v. Wade...

Dr. Jesse Turner is a literacy professor and director of the CCSU Literacy Center. He highlights key issues in the U.S. education system, particularly around standardized testing and assessment. Dr. Turner argues that: Excessive Spending...

Democracy Deficit Disorder by Adam Fletcher and Cynthia McDermott explores the vital role young people play in preserving and transforming democracy. The authors highlight how youth, particularly those from marginalized communities, have...

Two key mentors influenced the trajectory of Dr. Fauci's career. In high school at Regis High School in New York City, Mr. McMahon, a science teacher, guided him at a crossroads between his love for the humanities and science. He...

Dr. Fauci's desire to pursue public service stems deeply from his childhood and the values instilled in him by his father. During the 1940s and 1950s, his father owned a neighborhood pharmacy in Brooklyn, where he served not just as a...

Derek Penslar is the William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History. He is the director of undergraduate studies within the department and directs Harvard’s Center for Jewish Studies. Penslar is a resident faculty member at the...

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut discusses his concerns about the harmful effects of social media on children. While acknowledging the benefits of social media, he highlights the dangers, including exposure to...

Joel Westheimer is University Research Chair in Democracy and Education at the University of Ottawa and an education columnist for CBC Radio. He began his career teaching in the New York City Public School system before obtaining a...

Derek Penslar is the William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History. He is the director of undergraduate studies within the department and directs Harvard’s Center for Jewish Studies. Penslar is a resident faculty member at the...