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3 articles on voting and the U.S. midterm elections
Tuesday marks the U.S. midterm elections, which could change the balance of power in the House and the Senate. Why should you care, when even American journalists have been relatively quiet about this...
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The next food revolution
Activist chef Jamie Oliver talks about the future of food — cooking, eating, and farming. Obesity is on the rise in neighborhoods around the world — and so are the rates of diabetes and heart disease....
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10 questions to ask your family around the table
Plus: 3 stories of gratitude and generosity from StoryCorps Sometime between the first bite of turkey and the last slice of pie, it’ll happen: a lull in the dinner conversation. What will you do next?...
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David Kelley: The designs I love most
Design icon David Kelley shares 5 everyday objects he loves. IDEO and d.school founder David Kelley exudes warmth, empathy — and the deep conviction that all people can uncover more creative potential...
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The neuroscience of ADHD
Half of the American preschoolers diagnosed with ADHD are given drugs to treat the symptoms. Is that necessary? Is there another way? Neurobiologist David Anderson is alarmed by the idea of drugging...
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How to help a teacher out
What do teachers need this school year? Laura McClure from TED-Ed resolved to find out. Everyone wants kids to thrive in school — but what about the teachers who are there to make that happen? What can...
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Required reading: The books that students read in 28 countries around the world
This compilation of reading assigned to students everywhere will expand your horizons — and your bookshelves. In the US, most students are required to read To Kill a Mockingbird during their school...
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