In "Why a Father Thanked Me—His Child's Prosecutor," Rishabh Barve asks, "Why?" Why would a father thank the prosecutor sanctioning his son? And how might young people volunteering in diversion programs continue to inspire such gratitude? This TedX talk explores both questions, uncovering a lesser known impact to restorative justice. Rishabh Barve is a high school senior who serves as a student attorney for Johnson County Youth Court in Kansas City. From Anaheim to D.C., and convention halls to courtrooms, he has competed as an orator to hone his skills as a public speaker. A dabbler in novel writing and a policymaker in training, Rishabh looks forward to speaking at his first TEDx event. 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

The Ted Talk, "How Perfectionism Leads to Procrastination," examines the pitfalls of perfectionism, its causes, and developmental implications. It explores procrastination's connection to perfectionism and offers strategies for overcoming both. Aligning with the "Inspiring Change" theme, the presentation aims to educate, motivate, and equip the audience with solutions to enhance productivity and success. Avery Davenport is a student at Blue Valley Northwest High School. She is a varsity cheerleader and is a member of DECA, FBLA, and Yearbook. She loves to do arts and crafts in her free time and spend time with her family. 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

One anecdotal experience that shaped a lifeline, and a new perspective on taking action - Paritosh Patel retells a personal story that impacted his viewpoint on the nature of inaction. By analyzing the truths and misconceptions of the “Bystander Effect”, his Tedx talk explores the nature of why we choose not to act - an account involving both sides of taking initiatives. A senior at Blue Valley North High School, Paritosh Patel has integrated, to the highest levels, his sense of community with a passion for science through his involvement in Student Council, and a state-winning Science Olympiad team. Outside of school, he pursues and develops his professional skills, whether through his intellectual curiosity for biomedical studies at the UMKC School of Medicine, or in Anaheim as an international-level DECA presenter. 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

Comfort leads to conformity. When unchallenged we have no reason to create change. Michelle will discuss how inspiring change begins in discomfort, it stimulates the brain by creating healthy challenges. By pushing one outside of their comfort zone they can finally be in a position to make a change. She will explore political activists such as Carey Nation, an unforgettable feminist who thrived during temperance. She will also relate her topic to literature such as the playwright Henrik Ibsen and his famous play A Doll’s House. Michelle plans to explore how discomfort is the perfect environment for ingenuity. Michelle is a junior at Olathe North High School. She is part of the Medical Professions Program and she aspires to join the medical field as an epigenetics researcher. She is co-president of the Black Student Union & African Student Association and VP of Feminist Club. She also participates in Red Cross Club and HOSA. Outside of school, she helps coach volleyball and volunteers to help feed children who aren’t able to afford meals. She spent last summer at Children’s Mercy as a research intern where she gained many lab skills. 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

Did you know medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States? This speech unravels a somewhat hidden, yet scandalous part of the healthcare system. It examines both its history and general standpoints and the implications of malpractice, especially on women and minorities. Misconduct in medicine includes various twists and turns that go unobserved. Even today, many sectors of research and healthcare tend to be skewed, disproportionately affecting particular groups of people. This speech displays the need for a new outlook in medicine and how the upcoming generation can help enact it. Niveditha is a senior at Blue Valley High School who holds an avid interest in public speaking, STEM, and service. She is an active Speech & Debate team member at BVHS and has taken part in various science-related clubs and competitions. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering, creative writing, doing science research, and binge-watching Netflix (especially "Grey's Anatomy"). Niveditha plans to take her interest for medicine and healthcare throughout her secondary education, hoping to foster connections with a diverse group of like-minded individuals. 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

This speech explains the potential uses and drawbacks that Artificial Intelligence may provide in the critical fight against climate change. Climate change is an urgent issue that demands immediate action. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity are just a few of the consequences we face. The optimal solution lies in leveraging both human ingenuity and AI’s capabilities to create effective solutions. Prisha Dalal, a sophomore at Blue Valley North High School, is passionate about public speaking, and modern technological advancements. With her interests making a positive impact on the world through innovation, she is thrilled to speak on the matter of how artificial intelligence may be optimal solution for the fight against climate change. Prisha believes that it is a moral imperative for society to leverage AI's capabilities to protect future generations. 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