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The Anatomy of Radical Candor | Tabari A. Coleman | TEDxStLouis
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-23 15:26
[Music] [Applause] Growing up as a kid in the early 80s, I'd spend my Saturday mornings in my Spider-Man pajamas with a bowl of one of my favorite sugary cereals, watching cartoons on our old tube TV. I'd fantasize about being strong like Mr.. T, or having superpowers as I watched my superheroes leap over buildings, lift cars with their bare hands, or save unsuspecting victims from tidal waves or crumbling buildings. Little did I know I was being groomed by my grandmother to have a superpower. We all had ac ...
Importance of Arts in Education | Colt Lilley | TEDxKids@ElCajon
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-12 14:57
Student Demographics & Achievement - Chase Avenue Elementary School's student body is predominantly low-income, with approximately 90.1% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch [1] - Access to quality arts education can reduce achievement gaps for students from low-income backgrounds [1] Benefits of Arts Education - Arts education can improve physical well-being by disguising exercise as fun [2][3][4] - Arts education can positively impact mental health by reducing stress levels [2][4][6][9] - Arts education can improve communication skills [2][7][8][9] - Arts programs contribute to students' overall success at school [5] - Arts education helps students engage with school, enrich their experiences, handle constructive criticism, and improve focus [7] Impact on Student Development - Arts participation fosters self-expression and collaboration [5][6][8] - Arts participation helps students build new skills and become comfortable with being nervous [6] - Personal experience shows improved physical well-being, lower stress levels, and enhanced communication skills through arts engagement [9] - Improved attendance is noted as a benefit of arts participation [9]
