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Once Upon a School

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Discover how author Dave Eggers inspires creative engagement with local public schools in this captivating 25-minute TED Talk. Learn about the global impact of his 826 Valencia tutoring center and how it sparked a movement of volunteer-driven writing labs worldwide. Explore practical ways to support education, from simple acts of volunteering to launching innovative programs. Gain insights into the power of community involvement in schools and be inspired to make a difference in your local education system. Join Eggers as he encourages sharing volunteering experiences through his initiative, Once Upon a School.

Syllabus

Dave Eggers: 2008 TED Prize wish: Once Upon a School


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TED

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