Baraah explores the difference between independence and self reliance and the strength that comes from these qualities. Baraah Mansour is a Senior at Maumee High School, and is a part of many programs such as Student Council and Youth Leadership Toledo. Baraah enjoys spending time with her family and friends and gets involved in her area as much as possible such as joining youth groups and community service opportunities. Baraah will be attending the University of Toledo to continue her degree legal and paralegal studies and hopes to one day see a Free Palestine. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Classrooms teach us facts, but not how to use them. Knowledge is like fire—it can cook meals or burn houses. Today we'll meet two doctors: one who healed (Marie Curie), one who killed (Harold Shipman). Same education, opposite choices. This proves: what we learn matters less than why we learn it. Let's welcome Jack, his speech is about Why computer science still matters today. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Zhang Siyu shares her experiences of "firsts" that ended in humorous failures. She talked about her first time painting, jumping rope and meeting a new friend, all of which did not go as planned. However, she believes that every failure is an opportunity to learn and grow, and encourages others to keep trying. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

n this video, a speaker named Kou Rou shares his personal journey of self-discovery and growth. He chose to abandon the traditional path of exams and instead pursued his passion for music and public speaking. He emphasizes the importance of following one's dreams and caring for others, using examples of historical figures and his own experiences to illustrate his points. Ultimately, he encourages his audience to pursue their passions and contribute positively to society. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Jerry.will share how childhood challenges became valuable life lessons. His experience proves that with determination, people can overcome difficulties. Let us learn how to turn struggles into strengths. Please join me in welcoming our speaker Jerry. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Amelia, a passionate young scientist who will share her unique perspective on chemistry. Through personal experience, she discovered how ordinary household chemicals can become dangerous. Her story teaches us important safety lessons while showing chemistry's fascinating power. Please welcome our speaker as she explains why we must respect this powerful science. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx