Editor's Note: "The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them." --Ralph Nichols

This issue explores the importance of listening and the impact it can have on everyone. --Daniela

Middle School students make their service innovation project all about listening to others.

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Educators reflect on the importance and power of listening, from their personal experiences.

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Explore this empathy collection of 15 stories and lesson plans to foster empathy in the classroom.

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Be The Change Idea

This week, try to actively listen to someone each day. Reflect on when you felt someone was actively listening to you. [more]