What is TEDx?

TEDx is a program that allows independent organizers to host local events in their communities that are similar in style to the internationally recognized TED talks. These events provide a platform for people from different fields, backgrounds, and perspectives to share their ideas and experiences with a live audience. TEDx talks cover a wide range of topics, from science and technology to art and culture, and are intended to inspire and provoke thought. Each TEDx event is independently organized and curated, but adheres to the overall principles of the TED brand, including the concept of spreading ideas worth sharing.

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Why at Stevenson High School?

Adlai E. Stevenson High School is a public high school located in Lincolnshire, Illinois, serving students in grades 9-12. Known for its academic excellence and intellectual curiosity in its student body, hosting a TEDx event provides an excellent opportunity for students to engage with leading thinkers and innovators from their school, expanding their perspectives and inspiring them to think critically and creatively. Moreover, due to Stevenson’s diverse student body, with students from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds, events like TEDX encourage students to share their unique perspectives and experiences, promoting cross-cultural understanding and dialogue.