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We Love TED Talks!

Of course, most teachers love TED Talks. We are no different! We love TED Talks! We have a few favorites we thought we'd share with you. 

This is one of our favorites! We love that she hits the nail on the head. We truly believe in the power of having genuine relationships with our students. We know that kids learn best from people they like. Man, so so true! Even now we learn best from others that we like and respect. Y'all, bottom line is- she's right. Every kid needs a champion! 

https://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion

We also love this one... because we have great hope for the public school systems of the United States. Also, his accent is fabulous! ;)
https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_how_to_escape_education_s_death_valley

Of course, if you'll excuse the poor language, this one is so perfect! Teachers make a DIFFERENCE.
https://www.ted.com/talks/taylor_mali_what_teachers_make



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