The well-known and renowned nonprofit TED is looking for 10 of the world's best teachers to take the stage in their special session called "The Classroom" during TED2012: Full Spectrum. This event will take place from February 27-March 2, 2012, in Long Beach, California. If you are, or know, an extraordinary teacher you can nominate yourself or that other person via the TED website directly. Or you can read more about TED2012 and the classroom on this TED blog item

Here are a few links to talks that fit the bill according to TED: