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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Nikhil Goyal is the author of the new book Schools on Trial: How Freedom and Creativity Can Fix Our Educational Malpractice (Random House).

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.

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...

Clare Taylor is an award winning fifth grade teacher in West Hartford, CT. Here she discusses Service Learning.

Dr. Dennis Shirley is Professor of Education at the Lynch School of Education at Boston College, Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Educational Change, and Chair of the Special Interest Group (SIG) on Educational Change of the American...

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

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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...

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...

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!

Common Core, rigor, accountability, testing, data driven instruction.... stop me if you are feeling queasy. As an experienced educator of 15 years I have seen my profession become something that I barely recognize and it makes me sad....

In this video, employees discuss a major mistake in their press release regarding a community outreach program. The conversation highlights the need for accountability, effective communication, and a proactive approach to preventing...