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Curated Video
Meet Netta Jenkins! - Netta, D.I. (E1)
"Every single person feels a sense of exclusion throughout their life."
Even as a kid, this observation struck Netta Jenkins as a universal truth. As the newly elected president of her freshman class in...
Even as a kid, this observation struck Netta Jenkins as a universal truth. As the newly elected president of her freshman class in...
Curated Video
Why UIUC? Here’s the tea
Curated Video
What is Social Media? - Social media explained
Social Media Marketing has become a vital part of every firm's marketing program. Whether it is integrating your facebook and twitter with your billboard strategy, or making sure you website is set up to handle orders, or having your...
Curated Video
Étudier à Paris : aller + infinitive, future tense -er verbs
Pupil outcome: I can discuss the opportunities for studying in France, using future structures to make plans and suggestions for the future. Key learning points: - Aller + infinitive describes what is going to happen; it tends to be used...
Curated Video
Identifying the features of a biography
Pupil outcome: I can identify the purpose and features of biographical writing. Key learning points: - A biography is a non-fiction text written about someone's life. - Linguistic features of a biography include fronted adverbials,...
Curated Video
School life in France
Pupil outcome: I can understand and use verbs like 'choisir' in the 'tu' and 'il, elle' forms to discuss what you and others do at school. Key learning points: - The SSC [y] sounds different to the English [y] and is pronounced as in...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ralph White - Teachers Make a Difference - Mother and Dr. Michael Pascento
Author Ralph White reflects warmly on the teachers who shaped his life, beginning with his mother, a fourth-grade teacher in Litchfield, Connecticut. Beyond her role as a parent, she fostered his love for writing and strong communication...
Curated Video
Factorization Techniques! Very useful for GCSE and High School students! Get it right all the time!
Welcome to our complete high school mathematics tutorial series! Whether you’re a student preparing for exams, a teacher seeking additional resources, or a parent helping your child succeed in math, these videos cover a wide range of...
Curated Video
The Jackie Robinson Story
Meet Jackie Robinson, the brave baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. In 1947, he became the first Black player to play in the major leagues, facing unfair treatment with courage and strength. Jackie...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Janet E. Helms, PhD - Teachers Make a Difference - Mentoring Moments
Dr. Janet E. Helms reflects on her path to becoming a counseling psychologist, shaped by her parents' aspirations and formative "mentoring moments." Raised with the expectation of attending college, she combined her father’s love for...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jacob Rice - Why I Teach
Jacob Rice, a high school English teacher in Northeast Philadelphia, reflects on his journey into education and the disparities he observed growing up. Teaching near both the Philadelphia public school he attended and the wealthier Lower...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jacob Rice - Teachers Make a Difference - Holly Austin
Ron Rice reflects on the profound impact of a college professor, Russell F. Weigley, during his sophomore year at Temple University. As an English Literature and History major, Ron encountered Weigley, a distinguished historian known for...
PBS
Why Did They Make Me Read This in High School? (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)
Literary critics, writers, philosophers, bloggers--all have tried to tackle where and why and how an author may strike such lightning in a bottle that their works enter the pantheon of “Classical Literature”. Why this book is required...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jacob Rice - Why I Teach
Jacob Rice, a high school English teacher in Northeast Philadelphia, reflects on his journey into education and the disparities he observed growing up. Teaching near both the Philadelphia public school he attended and the wealthier...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jacob Rice - Teachers Make a Difference - Holly Austin
Jacob Rice reflects on the uncertainties of being a teenager, sharing how he initially believed he was the smartest person in the room by age 15. His early interest in history and literature gave him confidence that he had already...
PBS
Should you go to an HBCU?
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) have the prestigious honor of always being committed to the mission of educating everyone regardless of race, but Evelyn and Hallease both attended a PWI (Predominately White...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Gene Kim - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Gene Spafford
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...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ed Ayers - A New Way to Teach American History
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...
Weird History
The Bizarre Story of the Con Man Who Pretended To Be A Missing Boy
In 1994, Nicholas Barclay vanished from his neighborhood in San Antonio. Three years later, he was found in Spain, having allegedly escaped from a military child sex ring. When he returned home to Texas, he appeared physically different...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Melissa Grandi Statz - Teachers Make a Difference - Jenny Hoffman
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...
Veritasium
Three Awesome High School Science Projects
Ronak came up with a new design for the phoropter, the device used to determine eye-glass prescriptions. It's basically been unchanged for 200 years. Using a liquid lens, he miniaturized the device and wrote an algorithm to determine...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Anthony Fauci, M.D. - Teachers Make a Difference - Mr. McMahon and Sheldon Wolff
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...
Food Farmer Earth
What the Heck is Mead? Exploring Honey's Fermented Delight
This video delves into the world of mead, a fermented beverage made from honey. It explores the process of making mead, from beekeeping and honey harvesting to the fermentation process, offering a glimpse into this unique alcoholic drink.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Michele Goodwin - Teachers Make a Difference - Maternal Grandmother and Dr. Rashelle Trefousse
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...