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Want to talk about education? Inspired by TED Talks Education, our one-hour TV special that aired on PBS night, and this morning’s batch of TED Talks, here’s a roundup of some great TED Conversations<\/a> you can join:<\/p>\n High school freshman Colin Petre asks: Is college really as important as our society today has made it out to be?<\/strong> Share your perspective with Colin \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n Mary M asks: In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week<\/strong>: Who was your favorite teacher? \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n David Newton proposes this idea: Rate educators based on their empathy alone.<\/strong> What do you think of that? \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n Ann Ecker asks: What is your Six Word Story as a result of watching this TED?<\/strong> Share your six words \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n (Here are a few: If you want to talk about the TV special last night, join an open thread about TED Talks Education \u00bb<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or start your own TED Conversation, with an idea, a debate or a question \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n
\nI laughed, cried, smiled, nodded. INSPIRING!
\nI wish I had a Rita<\/a>.
\nWe learn when we are happy!)<\/p>\n
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