Eating Bitter and the Real Student Voice | Amy Fan | TEDxHISD

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2016 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Public education is in a crisis because students are bored. Amy speaks with dismay about the lack of engagement in schools, but also about how a little inspiration can go a long way.

HISD Student Congress Speaker (2015-2016). Bellaire High School, Class of 2016.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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