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We Don't Need Scores for That | Khadija Amiree | TEDxKids@ElCajon
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-18 16:54
Education & Assessment - Test scores are not the sole determinant of a child's worth or future success [2] - Success is defined by happiness, healthy relationships, and inner peace, not just test scores [3] - Standardized tests fail to measure crucial traits like perseverance, motivation, and awareness [4][5] - Bistown, a simulated town, provides valuable real-world learning experiences for students [7][8] Recommendations - Education should focus on learning and having fun, not solely on test scores [6] - Celebrate individual differences and foster growth in students [6] - Empower students to recognize their worth beyond test scores [9] - Encourage opportunities like Bistown to promote learning [8]
Convierte tus talentos ocultos en tu poder extraordinario | Gloria Naranjo | TEDxBarrio El Prado
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-18 16:40
Core Message - The report introduces a formula to transform hidden talents into extraordinary power by recognizing and developing them [1][10] - The key is to avoid normalizing one's talents and skills, which leads to hiding and undervaluing them [7] The Transformation Formula - **Education:** Understanding and valuing one's talents through learning [11][12] - **Transformation:** Elevating and strengthening identified talents [13][14] - **Growth:** Developing a business model to monetize and expand the impact of one's talents [15][16] - **Passion (Potencia):** The driving force that elevates, transforms, and redefines the application of talents, emphasizing commitment and dedication [17][18] Call to Action - The report encourages self-reflection to identify hidden talents and overcome the fear of showcasing them [19][20] - It invites individuals to discover, name, transform, and grow their talents, powered by passion, to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary [20]
Empowering Women Across Generations | Stephanie Chang | TEDxBeijing 101 High School Women
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-18 15:57
Core Argument - Feminism advocates for gender equity, ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all genders, aiming to dismantle stereotypes that confine women to subordinate roles [3] - Stereotypes create a cycle where women are perceived as the "second sex," leading to societal expectations that limit their potential and career choices [4][5] - Education and awareness are crucial to dismantle stereotypes and build a more equitable future by informing and transforming society as a whole [15][16] Data & Statistics - Globally, approximately 70% of doctors are male, while 89% of nurses are female [5] - Around 57% of professors are male, whereas 76% of elementary and secondary school teachers are female [5] - These disparities reveal that leadership and authority, traditionally linked to masculinity, remain largely male-dominated, while caregiving roles with lower status and pay are predominantly female [7] Societal Impact & Personal Experiences - Societal stratification constrains women's potential, impacting real lives and stories across generations [8] - Even with increased feminist rhetoric, societal expectations still influence behavioral expectations, with girls often held to different standards than boys [11][12][13] - Intersectionality highlights that women from different races, ethnicities, and societal classes face unique forms of oppression, emphasizing that gender equality cannot be understood in isolation [17]
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BBC News (World)· 2025-08-18 05:11
Healthcare & Social Impact - The report highlights an individual's pursuit of medical dreams in Scotland after facing restrictions imposed by the Taliban [1]
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Forbes· 2025-08-15 14:50
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Success in the 21 century | Blanka Winiarska | TEDxTrilo Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-14 16:11
[Applause] Hi everybody. What does it mean to be successful as a citizen of the 21st century in Poland. Did you know that over 2 million of poles live in slight poverty and 50% can afford day-to-day luxuries.Does that mean that half of our listeners today here are set up for failure. Does that mean that they won't succeed. Close your eyes and I'll ask you a few questions.What does success mean to you. What do you associate success with. When you have envisioned a truly successful person, who are they.What d ...
Community – not just people, but hearts | Vivaan Berry | TEDxYouth@TheShriramMillenniumSchoolNoida
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-14 15:50
Community Engagement & Social Impact - The speaker initiated a mini jungle project at age 11, showcasing early engagement in environmental awareness [1][2] - Project Udaan, a student-led initiative, distributed books to over 15,000 children across 11 states with the help of over 600 volunteers and 115+ corporations [6] - A football fundraiser successfully raised over 400,000 Rupees (4 lak rupees) with sponsors [8][9] - I Get Equality raised over $10,600 USD with a team of over 50 volunteers and 20 camps, helping over 5,000 blue-collar workers and distributing over 2,500 care materials [12] - Shri Saiyog engaged with diverse social groups, including economically weaker backgrounds, children from shelter rooms, and parathletes [16][17] Empathy & Action - Empathy extends beyond people to include rivers, plants, and animals [4][5] - Empathy involves recognizing pain and taking action [17] - Community involvement and empathy can inspire others to participate in positive change [10] Personal Growth & Leadership - The speaker's journey involved taking on increasing responsibilities, from fundraising intern to president [5] - Overcoming challenges and planning to leave the organization, but staying due to the impact on children [11] - The speaker emphasizes that anyone can lead change by caring, acting, and noticing [19]
The AI Ate My Homework... and Gave It Back Smarter | Faaris S. | TEDxTFS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-14 15:35
AI in Education - AI, like the calculator, enhances learning by freeing up time for higher-order skills, not replacing the need for fundamental understanding [3][4][5][6] - The challenge lies in integrating AI into education to complement, not replace, human thought, requiring a balanced approach [7][8] - Education needs to teach students how to use AI effectively to ensure it complements human thought and enhances personalized learning experiences [9] Workforce Impact - Experts predict that AI could automate up to 375 million jobs by 2030, but history suggests new industries and jobs will emerge [9][10] - Adaptability, critical thinking, ethical awareness, and creativity are crucial skills for the future workforce in an AI-driven world [11][12] - The most successful individuals will be those who can combine AI's capabilities with human insight and creativity [14][15] AI Applications - AI is being used in education for summarization, bullet-pointing, personalized tutoring, and language learning [5] - AI is assisting professionals in fields like medicine, where tools like IBM's Watson aid in diagnostics, but do not replace doctors [12][13] - Doctors who effectively use AI diagnostic tools, combined with their expertise and critical thinking, are having the biggest impact [14] Addressing Concerns - The concern that AI will make learning obsolete is unfounded, as AI will change learning but not eliminate it [6][15] - The key is to embrace AI as an opportunity to adapt to a changing world, rather than fearing its impact [16] - Roughly one-third of the 731 invited guests are vegetarian [1]
What Schools Don’t Teach Girls — and Why It Matters | Emily Zhou | TEDxBISZ Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-14 14:59
Problem & Impact - Traditional values in China make sex education uncomfortable and avoided, leading to a lack of understanding and potential harm [2] - A study indicates that 30% of women in China experience some form of sexual assault [10] - In 2021, Chinese authorities approved the arrest of over 50,000 individuals for assault cases against minors, and 1 in 10 women were assaulted [11] - Lack of education and support contributes to a toxic environment where sexual violence is trivialized [12][13] Systemic Issues - Confucian values emphasizing hierarchy and obedience, along with rigid family structures, suppress women's voices [16] - While 96% of girls in rural China have access to education from ages 6 to 11, only 79% have access to higher education [17] - 70% of women in rural areas reported experiencing some kind of sexual abuse before the age of 16 [17] - Sex education curriculum review processes are slow and often inconsistent, focusing on biological concepts and neglecting consent, boundaries, and emotional well-being [19][20] Proposed Solutions & Initiatives - The industry is creating a free, online resource for sex education in Chinese, focusing on consent, hygiene, self-protection, law, and rights [21] - The goal is to transform silenced information into accessible knowledge and reach out to schools as supplementary materials [22] - Studies show that comprehensive sex education can significantly reduce violence, with examples like Sweden having 150 times fewer assault cases than China [22][23] - Relationship and sex education directly targets the roots of rape culture, decreasing psychological abuse by 25%, sexual violence by 60%, and physical violence by 60% [23]