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A Wisconsin man who battled blood cancer during the pandemic got the surprise of his life when Aurora Health Care arranged a backstage meeting with Ed Sheeran at Summerfest. Blake, 55, had written meeting the musician on his bucket list during his grueling treatment and recovery.
TED-Ed just brought a powerful African hero story to millions of viewers worldwide. The animated tale of Mwindo, a boy who challenged the underworld's god, shares timeless lessons about courage and justice.
A Franklin High School valedictorian earned the prestigious Republican Ed Brooke Scholarship and is heading to Yale University this fall. The scholarship, named after Massachusetts' groundbreaking U.S. Senator, marks its sixth award since inception.
Professional songwriters reveal that their best creative work begins with terrible first drafts and messy experiments. The secret to innovation isn't perfection, it's embracing the process of making mistakes.
A DJ who's shared stages with Ed Sheeran brought his signature singalong session to a London senior center, transforming an ordinary afternoon into an unforgettable dance party. The event is part of a massive effort to deliver 10 million minutes of friendship to older adults across the UK.
Worcester Public Schools celebrated 168 students and staff members who showed remarkable growth and perseverance this year. The annual event recognizes special education students who reached their individual learning goals.
After losing his job in Israel, Denis Brovarnyy didn't just bounce back—he built three international tech schools now training thousands for AI careers. His journey from engineer to educator shows how setbacks can spark global impact.
Erik Meerschaert, who helps students with cognitive impairments shine through unified sports, was named Michigan's 2026-27 Teacher of the Year from 85,000 educators statewide. His Lake Orion High School auditorium erupted in celebration when the surprise announcement was made.
A Connecticut school district has achieved the second-smallest achievement gap between special education and general education students among comparable schools. The secret? Keeping students with disabilities in regular classrooms for most of their day.
Professional musicians are sharing the secrets behind memorable lyrics that stick with us for years. TED-Ed's new video series pulls back the curtain on the creative process that turns ordinary words into extraordinary songs.
A simple but revolutionary idea is breaking through South Africa's language education deadlock: multiple schools sharing one building. Each keeps its own language, leadership, and identity while sharing facilities.
Facing severe staff shortages, special education teachers are turning to artificial intelligence tools to help serve over 7 million students with disabilities. The technology shows promise in reducing paperwork and supporting overwhelmed educators, though experts are carefully watching how it develops.
Canadian parents want to protect their kids through good sex education, but feel unsupported and unprepared for these crucial conversations. New University of Alberta research reveals what holds parents back and offers practical solutions to help families navigate these talks with confidence.
Good news for anyone who's ever stressed over splitting infinitives or ending sentences with prepositions: those rules were never really rules at all. Linguist Arika Okrent's new TED-Ed video reveals three grammar "laws" you can officially stop worrying about.
In a full-circle moment 62 years in the making, Paul McCartney returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater to close Stephen Colbert's final Late Show episode. The Beatles legend who helped launch the British Invasion on that very stage in 1964 got the ceremonial honor of turning out the lights.
Marion Kozak, who escaped Nazi occupation as a child thanks to strangers who sheltered her, has died at 91. The mother of British politicians Ed and David Miliband spent her life championing human rights and nuclear disarmament.
Ed Nakamura was imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp as a teenager, then drafted to fight for the same government that took everything from his family. His story of forgiveness and service reminds us why remembering difficult history matters.
The Everett Silvertips captured their first championship in 23 years, dominating the playoffs with a 16-2 record and claiming the Ed Chynoweth Cup. Now they're heading to compete for hockey's toughest trophy to win.
Ed Nakamura survived Japanese internment camps and served in the U.S. military, and at 100 years old, he's making sure his generation's story isn't forgotten. On the Day of Remembrance, he's sharing his experience to educate future generations. ---
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