PBS
Poet Franny Choi on the value of imagining alternate realities
What’s the value of asking questions to which we don’t know the answer? Poet Franny Choi’s “Introduction to Quantum Theory” does just that, and she calls it “one of the scariest things” she’s ever written. Choi offers her brief but...
TED Talks
Chris McKnett: The investment logic for sustainability
Sustainability is pretty clearly one of the world's most important goals; but what groups can really make environmental progress in leaps and bounds? Chris McKnett makes the case that it's large institutional investors. He shows how...
Crash Course
Where Are My Children: Crash Course Film Criticism
Before the Hayes Code was enacted, movies were a lot more brazen than we sometimes tend to think. Director/Producer Lois Weber spent much of her career making movies that challenged audiences. Her film, "Where Are My Children" is no...
TED Talks
Michael Porter: The case for letting business solve social problems
Why do we turn to nonprofits, NGOs and governments to solve society's biggest problems? Michael Porter admits he's biased, as a business school professor, but he wants you to hear his case for letting business try to solve massive...
TED Talks
Uldus Bakhtiozina: Wry photos that turn stereotypes upside down
Artist Uldus Bakhtiozina uses photographs to poke fun at societal norms in her native Russia. A glimpse into Russian youth culture and a short, fun reminder not to take ourselves too seriously.
TED Talks
Uldus Bakhtiozina: Wry photos that turn stereotypes upside down
Artist Uldus Bakhtiozina uses photographs to poke fun at societal norms in her native Russia. A glimpse into Russian youth culture and a short, fun reminder not to take ourselves too seriously.
TED Talks
TED: Why a free and fair internet is more vital than ever | Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa
Without the internet, how would you have coped with the pandemic -- from work and school, to maintaining your closest relationships? In the digital age, reliance on the internet is so common and seems ubiquitous, yet billions of people...
Curated Video
Cyber Role Models - Teaching Kids To Be Better People, Online And Off
“Is it true? Is it kind? Is it you?” Do you think to ask yourself these three key questions before posting anything online? Dave Anderson and Blake Fleischacker, the co-founders of My Life Online, think you should. They would like to...
Curated Video
Dental care for kids part of 1st phase of Liberals' plan
The Liberal government says the first phase of its a dental-care program will cover children under 12 from families earning less than $90,000 per year with no insurance. It’s part of the government's deal with the New Democrats to secure...
Curated Video
‘The Chimney Sweeper’: a protest against child labour
Pupil outcome: I can explain why and how William Blake took a stand against child labour. Key learning points: - The Industrial Revolution created great wealth and great poverty. - Young children were used to sweep the chimneys of houses...
Curated Video
Laurie Halse Anderson
For author Laurie Halse Anderson, a survivor of trauma, putting pen to paper allowed her to make sense of the world. Discover how the acclaimed Young Adult author has connected with readers across the globe.
Great Big Story
Deadlee, Challenging Norms in Hip-Hop as an Openly Gay Rapper
Discover the journey of Joey Lemar, aka Deadlee, who defied stereotypes in the rap and LGBTQ+ communities to advocate for inclusivity and social change through his powerful music.
Curated Video
Amanda Gorman
The youngest inaugural poet in history, Amanda Gorman introduced a new generation to the lyrical power of poetry and became a modern-day icon in the process.
Mr. Beat
The American Urban/Rural Political Divide
Mr. Beat explains why rural voters tend to lean more to the right politically and why urban voters tend to lean more to the left politically.
Schooling Online
Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird - Context
Join us for a comprehensive lesson on the context of Harper Lee’s classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Published in 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird reflects the tensions in American society during the Civil Rights Movement. But the novel’s...
Curated Video
Some GM workers struggling as strike wears on
Scott Budy put money into a rainy day fund, so he would be in good financial shape should the strike against General Motors linger.
Curated Video
Building Your Reputation Before Starting Your Business
Larry La's Business series part 2/2: In this video, Larry, a successful restaurant owner, shares his journey of starting and managing his own restaurant business in Washington DC. He discusses the market research he gained while working...
Curated Video
Struggling with PTSD and the Vietnam War
Part 1/4 of the End Casket Company series. This video tells the story of Bill Vandergriff, a Native American Marine who fought in the Vietnam War and faced the difficult reality of post traumatic stress disorder leading to alcoholism...
Curated Video
How Relationship Building Leads to Entrepreneurial Success
Part 2/3 of Dawn Halfaker series: The video features founder and CEO Dawn discussing her experience starting a government contracting company as a veteran. Don shares her motivations for starting her business and the challenges she faced...
Curated Video
Exploring Anishinabe Culture and Coping with PTSD: Bill's Journey on the Red Road
Part 3/4 of End Casket Company series: This video is about Bill's journey on the Red Road and his exploration of the traditions of the Anishinaabe culture. In this episode, Bill reflects on his upbringing in a traditional household and...
Curated Video
Entrepreneurs Identify Unfulfilled Needs in the Market
Desert Daughter Cosmetics part 2/2:This video features an interview with Miriam, a Bedouin woman who started a small business selling natural products made from her grandmother's traditional knowledge. She shares insights and advice on...
The Wall Street Journal
Your ESG Risk
Investors, employees and other stakeholders want to know more about a company's values - environmental, social and governance. The score a company gets can put it at risk. So, what are the metrics those stakeholders employ?
The Wall Street Journal
Where Should Compliance Officers Focus Their Efforts?
Paul Weiss Sustainability & ESG Co-Chair David Curran presents an overview of multiple areas of the environmental, social and governance practices of companies and where compliance officers need to focus their efforts.