Peter Coyote explains his approach to effective, nonviolent protest, which he developed while teaching a class at Harvard called The Theater of Protest. Frustrated that many protests were misrepresented in political attack ads, he...

Peter Coyote reflects on three primary mentors who shaped his life. The first was Sue Howard-Nelson, a young African-American woman who cared for him after his mother’s breakdown. Growing up in a wealthy but emotionally silent household,...

Carl Hart, a professor of psychology and psychiatry at Columbia University, studies how drugs affect the brain and behavior. His research focuses on debunking common myths about drugs, such as the false belief that substances like crack...

Carl Hart reflects on the impact of one of his most important teachers, Rob Hakan, whom he met as an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington. Hakan told Hart that there was still a place in the world for people...

Lori Shorr, a professor of urban education and policy at Temple University and former Chief Education Officer for Philadelphia, shares how her experience shaped a unique course she co-teaches called School and Community Partnerships. The...

Drexel University Professor Dr. Girija Kaimal reflects on the profound impact teachers have in shaping a student’s confidence and sense of self. She recalls how one professor recognized her strength in theory—something she hadn’t seen...

Dr. Girija Kaimal, professor and chair of the Creative Arts Therapies department at Drexel University, emphasizes the importance of creative expression as a natural human capacity. She recalls how a single discouraging comment can...

Dr. Gladys Labas reflects on the powerful impact of one of her high school teachers, Mr. Moe from Central High School in Connecticut. As an English language learner at a time when there were no bilingual or ESL programs, she was placed...

Dr. Gladys Labas reflects on her groundbreaking career in education, beginning as a bilingual elementary teacher in New Britain and Meriden, Connecticut, and rising to become the first Latina woman to lead an urban high school in the...

Dr. Miguel Cardona, former U.S. Secretary of Education and now president of Cardona Solutions, emphasizes the urgent need to defend and invest in public education at a time when it is under threat. Speaking from his childhood classroom...

Dr. Miguel Cardona, the 12th U.S. Secretary of Education, explains the federal government's critical yet limited role in education. Drawing from his experience as a teacher, district leader, state commissioner, and federal official, he...

Lori Shorr reflects on the lasting impact of her junior year English teacher, Mr. Monk, at Bethel Park High School. As a first-generation college student from Pittsburgh, she had never read Shakespeare before taking his course. Mr. Monk...

Steve Parks reflects on his experience as a first-generation college student, describing how fear of being wrong kept him silent in class. That changed in graduate school when he studied with the renowned professor Gayatri Spivak. After...

Srdja Popovic, born in 1973 in Belgrade (then Yugoslavia), is a prominent activist best known for helping lead the student movement that overthrew Serbian dictator Slobodan Milošević in 2000. Since then, he has dedicated his life to...

Marci Shore reflects on her experience attending a large, underfunded public high school in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where most teachers were disengaged, but a few stood out for their dedication. She highlights the profound impact of...

Steve Parks, a professor of English at the University of Virginia and director of the Democratic Futures Project, reflects on his 30-year mission to use education as a tool for strengthening democracy. He believes the classroom has a...

This video demonstrates how authors use persuasion in their writing.

Going To Green - Arne Duncan Climate Rally Interview

This video explores the hype around coding as a valuable skill and potential career choice. It highlights the job market saturation for programmers, the dedication required to excel in coding, and the evolving nature of technology....

This video emphasizes the transformative power of learning and the importance of following your curiosity. It highlights personal experiences with both positive and negative learning environments, while encouraging viewers to embrace new...

This video explores the transformative impact of the Internet on learning and education over the past 50 years. It highlights how the accessibility of information has shifted from traditional sources to online platforms, empowering...

This video emphasizes the importance of embracing failure as a learning opportunity in creative endeavors. Through personal experiences of setbacks and growth, the speaker highlights how failures can lead to self-improvement and...

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This video explores the definition of bullying, why it happens, and the underlying reasons behind a bully's behavior. It emphasizes the importance of...

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The video discusses various transitions to new school environments, such as moving from private to public school or from traditional to homeschooling during...