Dr. David Miyashiro: Bringing TED to School

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 73% of people—nearly three out of every four—have anxiety about public speaking. Some studies even suggest that people are more afraid of speaking in front of a crowd than they are of dying. 

That fear doesn’t just make us uncomfortable; it limits us. Fear of public speaking cuts wages by 10% and inhibits promotion to management by 15%. 

At California’s Cajon Valley Union School District, Dr. David Miyashiro is working to make sure his students don’t face those limitations. Through a collaboration with TEDEd, he’s introducing public speaking skills into his district’s everyday curriculum, helping kids of all ages get comfortable on stage. 

In this episode, we talk with David Miyashiro about this exciting initiative, and how students are blossoming in the spotlight.

Dr. David Miyashiro (@davidmiyashiro)

Cajon Valley USD (@CajonValleyUSD)

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