Empathy is our ability to recognize, feel, and respond to the needs and perspectives of others.While it is one of the most important competencies for young people to have, empathy can alsobe one of the most difficult skills to teach.In this episode, Jessica Brown, teacher at Parker’s Chapel High School and the 2019 GilderLehrman History Teacher of the Year for the state of Arkansas shares how civic engagement canbe used to develop empathy in students and create caring and engaged citizens who contributeto the betterment of society.G.U.I.D.E. for Life Personal Competency Page: Empathy:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/empathy-be-aware-of-othersArkansas Declaration of Learning Program:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/curriculum-support/arkansas-declaration-of-learning-programParker’s Chapel High School 2019 Civic Engagement Project Short Film: ForgettingOurselves: https://adesandbox.arkansas.gov/iframe?v=YzZiN2JhMDk2ZWZjOTI5ZTllZTBiMDZjODc5OWQxMjQG.U.I.D.E. for Life website: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-lifeG.U.I.D.E. for Life video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkDogvInAGyDubj0e_Ou3qGG9r3yPKo2/viewG.U.I.D.E. for Life In Focus Blog: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life/guide-for-life-in-focus-blogG.U.I.D.E. for Life Manual:https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20201229101338_OFFICIAL_GUIDE_for_Life.pdfProduced by Donnie LeeMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comMore information: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/communications/dese-podcasts