Editor's Note: From a library where middle schoolers give rise to visionary inventions, to a rural elementary school whose campus culture boosts attendance to over 99%, to a "human library" that amplifies lesser-known life journeys -- these stories unveil the power of learning environments that foster creative connections to people, places, and a deeper sense of possibility. --Daniela

In Philadelphia's public libraries, middle schoolers experiment with hands-on creation -- from solar-powered robots to hand-sewn wallets -- fostering creative learning and filling in gaps of declining arts in education.

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In a rural farming town with less than 700 residents, one elementary school boosts academics and attendance with creative shifts in school climate -- like starting school with a dance party before 7:50am.

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Loyola Marymount University chronicles a unique event where students "borrow" people for 30-minute conversations, learning about their unique life journeys.

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Be The Change Idea

As the last story inspires, invite someone very different from you to share more about their life experiences.