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Before stimulant drugs such as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall began their rise to popularity in the 1970s, treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) focused on behavioral therapy. But as concerns build over the mounting dosages and extended treatment periods that come with stimulant drugs, clinical researchers are revisiting behavioral therapy techniques. Whereas stimulant medications may help young patients focus and behave in the classroom, research now suggests that behaviorally based changes make more of a difference in the long-term.

Snowy Owl, by Anita (Grade 7), Watercolor. Courtesy of Tyson Schoeber.

Check out a sneak preview of the animation and other features in new, abbreviated TED videos that aim to bring subjects such as neuroscience and evolution to young students. TED, the conference dedicated to "Ideas Worth Spreading," took a step forward in its educational mission today by launching a TEDEd video channel on YouTube. Shorter than the 18-minute TED talks that have racked up 500 million views, these videos feature a combination of talking heads from TED stages and animation (artwork by Fast Company Most Creative Person Sunni Brown , among others) tackling topics like neuroscience and evolution for a high-school-aged audience

A glimpse of a bookshelf of classics. Credit: Helder de la Rocha, Creative Commons

Matt is a history teacher.

This year DonorsChoose.Org made our list of The Most Innovative Companies . We speak to CEO Charles Best on how he applies a "best of breed e-commerce" approach to transforming public education.