Joel Westheimer is University Research Chair in Democracy and Education at the University of Ottawa and an education columnist for CBC Radio. He began his career teaching in the New York City Public School system before obtaining a...

Artur Proidakov is a Top 10 finalists Global Teacher Prize 2023 and the winner of Global Teacher Prize Ukraine.



He was born and grew up in Stakhanov (now Kadiivka) in Luhansk region, under Russian occupation since...

Artur Proidakov is a Top 10 finalists Global Teacher Prize 2023 and the winner of Global Teacher Prize Ukraine.



He was born and grew up in Stakhanov (now Kadiivka) in Luhansk region, under Russian occupation since...

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...

Dr. Michele Goodwin, a professor of constitutional law and global health policy at Georgetown University, authored Policing the Womb (2020), a prescient analysis of reproductive justice in the U.S. The book explores the criminalization...

Floyd Cheung, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion at Smith College and a professor of English and American Studies, welcomes new students to the community. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the diversity within ourselves,...

In 2019, after a career in sales and marketing at CNN, NBC, and Viacom, Rita Omokha pursued her calling to become a reporter by enrolling at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Nervous about leaving a secure income, she...

Rita Omokha, an adjunct professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, is the author of Resist: How a Century of Young Black Activists Shaped America. The book, inspired by the 2020 protests following the deaths of...

Amanda Jones love of reading began with her mother, a former kindergarten teacher who encouraged books at home, and was nurtured by supportive teachers throughout your school years. In high school, she met Dr. Shirley McDonald, the first...

Amanda Jones, author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America, shares her story as a small-town school librarian in Louisiana who has faced harassment and threats since speaking out against censorship at a library...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...