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TED Radio Hour: School of Life

Stacey Abrams' journey in politics has taught her a lot about life. Her greatest lessons, she say...
Stephen Daunt
Stephen Daunt

13.00 5 Dec 2020


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TED Radio Hour: School of Life

TED Radio Hour: School of Life

Stephen Daunt
Stephen Daunt

13.00 5 Dec 2020


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: Right now, many kids aren't in their classrooms -- but there is so much to learn outside of school as well. On this week's show, TED speakers explore life lessons that teach us far more than any textbook.

Stacey Abrams' journey in politics has taught her a lot about life. Her greatest lessons, she says, have come from the setbacks she has experienced along the way.

When Tracy Edwards was expelled from school, she wound up working on boats. That led her to form a record-breaking all-female sailing crew, which circumnavigated the world in 1989.

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Even though kids learn to read in school, many hate it. Educator Alvin Irby shares insights on inspiring children-especially Black boys-to discover books they enjoy and begin identifying as readers.

 

When Ash Beckham was misgendered in front of her niece, she wasn't sure how to respond. Her eventual choice taught her a lesson about handling uncomfortable moments -- and finding a middle ground.


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