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Can we abandon the biological account of mental illness?
From schizophrenia to depression we assume our psychiatric diagnoses are real. But as the mental health epidemic turns global, the categories now seem like the cause. Is it time to abandon our biological account of mental illness? Or is...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Scott Hebert - Student Engagement
Scott Hebert is a teacher in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. He is a Top Fifty Finalist for the Global Teacher Prize.Scott began his career immediately out of university as an elementary Physical Education specialist for a school in...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
David L. Green - On Becoming a Research Scientist
David L. Green is an Associate Professor of Materials Science, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He received his B.S. from Boston University, an M.S. from the University of Maryland, and his Ph.D. from...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Damon Centola - How Behavior Spreads: The Science of Complex Contagions
Damon Centola is a Professor of Communication, Sociology and Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is Director of the Network Dynamics Group. He is a leading world expert on social networks and behavior change. His work...
Healthcare Triage
Should I disinfect my Amazon Deliveries? More Coronavirus Q&A: 4-1-2020
We're answering 40 more coronavirus and COViD19 questions from viewers! You can go to the timecode below to see an answer to a specific question. Stay safe! Wash your hands! 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Please explain the rationale behind the...
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The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Explained (2019 Election) - TLDR News
On Wednesday the Lib Dems announced their new manifesto, full of their promises to the electorate. We read all of this nearly 100-page document and compressed it into less than 10 minutes to make understanding their policies easier!
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Michelle Garnaut AO - Feeding Body, Mind & Soul
Michelle Garnaut began her career as one of China's most celebrated restaurateurs in 1989, when she opened M at the Fringe in Hong Kong. It swiftly grew into a city institution, and in 1999, M on the Bund opened, the first independent...
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Ted Dintersmith - Educating for the 21st Century
After a twenty-five year career in venture capital, Ted Dintersmith is now focused on issues at the intersection of innovation and education. In the fall of 2012, Ted served as part of the delegation representing the United States at the...
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This Professor Has Correctly Predicted Every Election Since 1984: His Model & Result - TLDR News
With many not relying on polling as we go into 2020, there's one man you might be able to trust Professor Allan Lichtman. This American University history professor (who we were lucky enough to interview for this video) has correctly...
Healthcare Triage
Later School Day Starts Make Economic Sense
Last week, we talked about why it's good for students' health to push school start times back to later in the morning. There's also an economic argument for it. Today, Aaron talks about how starting school later benefits the economy in...
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Bill Ayers - Education as a Human Right
William Ayers, Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago (retired), founder of both the Small Schools Workshop and the Center for Youth and Society, taught courses in...
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STEM Career Closeup: Plastic Pollution Educator
Growing up by the beach in Coffs Harbour, northern New South Wales, Anthony Hill has always been a keen surfer and ocean enthusiast. After discovering plastic floating in the fjords of Norway in 2011, Anthony began raising awareness...
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Introducing Claims and Background Information in Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, we will be practicing how to introduce claims clearly in argumentative writing by using background information. It is important to provide context and help the reader understand the topic before stating our claim and...
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David Jakes - Learning Spaces
David Jakes is the Director of Learning Spaces for EdTechTeam and leads the Learning Space Design Studio. The Studio, created to support schools in developing compelling and engaging learning environments , is the most recent addition to...
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Christopher Emdin - For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood ... and the Rest of Y'all Too
Dr. Christopher Emdin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University; where he also serves as Director of Science Education at the Center for Health Equity and...
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Nikhil Goyal - Democratic Education
Nikhil Goyal is the author of the new book Schools on Trial: How Freedom and Creativity Can Fix Our Educational Malpractice (Random House).
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Yohuru Williams - Preserving Public Education
Described in Diverse Issues in Higher Education as “one of the most exciting scholars of his generation,” Dr. Yohuru Williams is the History Department Chair and the Director of Black Studies at Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT. He...
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Mark Naison - CRT Hysteria
Dr. Mark Naison, Professor of African American Studies and History at Fordham University, is the author of seven books and over 300 articles on African American politics, labor history, popular culture and education policy. His first...
ACDC Leadership
Pollution, the Government, and MSB=MSC- Microeconomics Topic 6.2
Should we end pollution? Could we even if we wanted to? Mr. Clifford explains marginal social cost, externalities and the role of the government. Don't forget to watch the very end.
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Clare Taylor - Service Learning
Clare Taylor is an award winning fifth grade teacher in West Hartford, CT. Here she discusses Service Learning.
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Diane Ravitch - Reign of Error
Diane Ravitch is Research Professor of Education at New York University and a historian of education. Diane Ravitch’s Blog is dianeravitch.net and has received more that 17 million hits in 30 months. From 1991 to 1993, she was Assistant...
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Joseph S. Renzulli - Enjoyment, Engagement and Enthusiasm
Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli is a leader and pioneer in gifted education and applying the pedagogy of gifted education teaching strategies to all students. The American Psychological Association named him among the 25 most influential...
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Vikas Pota - Changing Lives Through Education
Vikas Pota became the Varkey Foundation’s first CEO in September 2010 and currently serves on a number of global education panels. These include the Girls & Female education panel; the Teachers Task Force; and the Global Alliance of...
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Conservative Manifesto Quickly Explained (2019 Election) - TLDR News
On Sunday the Conservative party announced their new manifesto, full of their promises to the electorate. We read all of this 64-page document and compressed it into less than 10 minutes to make understanding their policies easier!