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Charlemagne For Kids
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.
Wonderscape
The End of Jim Crow and the Fight for Civil Rights
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...
Wonderscape
The Story of Negro History Week: A Legacy of Recognition
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...
Wonderscape
Claudette Colvin and Ruby Bridges: Young Leaders of Change
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...
Wonderscape
Addressing Education Disparities and the School-to-Prison Pipeline for Black Men
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...
Wonderscape
Addressing Homelessness: Federal and Community Efforts
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...
Wonderscape
Thurgood Marshall’s Fight Against Segregation: Key Supreme Court Cases
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...
FuseSchool
Sustainable Development | SDGs Explained for Gen Z
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...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Brenda Wineapple - Teachers Make a Difference - Margaret McCormick
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...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Brenda Wineapple - The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation
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, this...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Brenda Wineapple - Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy and the Trial That Riveted a Nation
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 covered...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Thomas N. Seyfried - Teachers Make a Difference
Dr. Seyfried reflects on the significant mentors who have shaped his 50-year career in genetics and biochemistry. He expresses gratitude to Dr. Herman Brockman from Illinois State University, who laid a strong foundation during his...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Thomas N. Seyfried - Cancer as a Metabolic Disease
Thomas Seyfried, a professor of biology at Boston College, explains that cancer is increasingly prevalent, with over 600,000 people dying annually in the U.S. Traditionally viewed as a genetic disease, Seyfried argues that cancer is...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Timothy Snyder - On Freedom
Timothy Snyder, author of On Freedom, discusses the concept of freedom, critiquing how it's often misinterpreted in the U.S. He argues that freedom is not merely about the absence of barriers or oppression but is a positive condition...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
James LaRue - Teachers Make a Difference - Jim Smith
James LaRue's sixth-grade teacher, Mr. Jim Smith, had a special talent for connecting with students during the transition from childhood to adolescence. By reading books like The Odyssey, The Iliad, and The Pushcart War, he sparked the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
James LaRue - On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US
James LaRue reflects on his 40-year career and the challenges faced regarding censorship in public libraries. He identifies four main reasons for book challenges: personal prejudice, parental fears during children's transitional ages,...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marc Prensky - The Obsession with Test Scores
The conversation critiques the current education system's overreliance on standardized testing as the primary measure of student success, arguing that this approach is stressful for both students and teachers and does not reflect true...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marc Prensky - Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
Marc Prensky argues that traditional emphasis on reading and writing in education is becoming increasingly outdated and less relevant in a world where alternative methods of information intake are growing. Prensky highlights that schools...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marc Prensky - Preparing Kids for the Future
In this video Marc Prensky discusses the need to prepare children for an uncertain future where the nature of jobs and work may drastically change. Instead of focusing on training them for traditional, stable jobs of the past, education...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marc Prensky - Cell Phones in the Classroom
Marc Prensky argues against restricting students' use of cell phones in the classroom, suggesting that rather than taking them away, educators should integrate these devices into learning. Prensky acknowledges that phones can be...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marc Prensky - Third Millennium Kids: A Hell Yes! Low Stress Guide for Everyone
Third Millennium Kids: A Hell Yes, Low Stress Guide for Everybody offers a positive outlook on raising children in today's changing world. The author, Marc Prensky, challenges the idea that technology is making young people anxious....
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marc Prensky - Is Technology Limiting Social Interaction?
Marc Prensky argues that while socialization and interaction are important for young people, traditional schooling methods are outdated, especially given the capabilities of modern technology. The speaker contends that phones and...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marc Prensky - Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
Marc Prensky discusses the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to transform various aspects of life by enhancing human imagination and creativity. To fully benefit from AI, people must engage in innovative work...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
William M. Tuttle, Jr. - Teachers Make a Difference - E. David Cronon
William Tuttle talks about E. David Cronon, his professor at the University of Wisconsin, who had a profound impact on his writing and academic career. Initially guided to him by Merle Curti, he took every seminar Cronon offered and...