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...

Artur Proidakov is a Top 10 finalists Global Teacher Prize 2023 and the winner of Global Teacher Prize Ukraine.



He was born and grew up in Stakhanov (now Kadiivka) in Luhansk region, under Russian occupation since...

Artur Proidakov is a Top 10 finalists Global Teacher Prize 2023 and the winner of Global Teacher Prize Ukraine.



He was born and grew up in Stakhanov (now Kadiivka) in Luhansk region, under Russian occupation since...

Two individuals stand out as influential teachers in Michele Goodwin's life. In high school, her AP English Composition teacher, Dr. Rashelle Trefousse, made a profound impact with her high standards and dedication, even interviewing...

Dr. Michele Goodwin, a professor of constitutional law and global health policy at Georgetown University, authored Policing the Womb (2020), a prescient analysis of reproductive justice in the U.S. The book explores the criminalization...

Floyd Cheung, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion at Smith College and a professor of English and American Studies, welcomes new students to the community. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the diversity within ourselves,...

In 2019, after a career in sales and marketing at CNN, NBC, and Viacom, Rita Omokha pursued her calling to become a reporter by enrolling at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Nervous about leaving a secure income, she...

Rita Omokha, an adjunct professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, is the author of Resist: How a Century of Young Black Activists Shaped America. The book, inspired by the 2020 protests following the deaths of...

Amanda Jones love of reading began with her mother, a former kindergarten teacher who encouraged books at home, and was nurtured by supportive teachers throughout your school years. In high school, she met Dr. Shirley McDonald, the first...

Amanda Jones, author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America, shares her story as a small-town school librarian in Louisiana who has faced harassment and threats since speaking out against censorship at a library...

Cities near fault lines are at high risk of earthquakes. Can earthquakes be predicted, and how can these communities prepare for the worst? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Cities near fault lines are at high risk of...

Beside the now-famous theorem which bears his name, discover the bizarre life of Pythagoras and his Brotherhood, in which maths was the language of the Gods and irrational numbers were heretical. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math...

Learn about the history of computer technology, from the abacus of the ancient world to smartphones of the modern age.

Learn about Charlemagne or Charles the Great, the powerful king who conquered much of Europe and spread educational and economic reforms across his newfound kingdom.

Follow the relentless struggle for civil rights in the face of Jim Crow laws, from early desegregation efforts to the historic marches in Selma. Learn about the pivotal events that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting...

Learn about the origins of Negro History Week, founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to honor the rich history of Black people. Discover how this week grew into the celebration we know today as Black History Month, inspiring pride and...

Discover the courage of Claudette Colvin and Ruby Bridges, two young girls who stood against segregation. Learn how their actions during the Civil Rights era helped pave the way for school desegregation and inspired a movement for...

Learn about the educational challenges faced by Black men, including lower graduation rates and the impact of the school-to-prison pipeline. Discover how reforms, such as diversifying curricula, hiring more Black teachers, and creating...

This video explores how federal programs like the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant and Section 8 vouchers aim to combat homelessness, alongside community-based solutions. Learn about the importance of providing housing, income...

This video highlights Thurgood Marshall’s impactful legal career, focusing on his role in challenging racial discrimination. Known as "Mr. Civil Rights," Marshall argued and won landmark cases like Smith v. Allwright and Brown v. Board...

The video discusses the evolution of human needs from basic essentials like food, water, and shelter to modern demands such as high-speed internet and mobile devices, which significantly impact the environment. It introduces the concept...

Brenda Wineapple reflects on her high school Latin teacher, Maggie McCormack, who had a profound influence on her, both for her unique personality and her insightful lessons. Maggie's predictions about American civilization and her...

Brenda Wineapple, author of The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation, explains her motivation for writing about Andrew Johnson's impeachment. Despite being the first U.S. president to be impeached,...

Brenda Wineapple, author of Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy, and the Trial that Riveted a Nation, explains her interest in the 1925 Scopes Trial, a pivotal moment in American history that captivated the nation. The trial was...