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Finding Compassion in the Midst of Cruelty
Many of us become humane educators because we care deeply and passionately about helping other people, nonhuman animals, and the earth. So, when we witness or hear about acts of cruelty, suffering,...
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Coalition Catalyzes Humane Education in Hong Kong
We know there is strength in numbers, especially when working to revolutionize mainstream culture. Several animal and environmental protection groups have combined their collective strength to become...
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Take This One Small Step for Big Change in Education
Image courtesy of cruiznbye/Flickr As the president of the Institute for Humane Education I spend most of my days advancing the field of humane education, training people to be humane educators, and...
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There Are a Lot of Amazing Teachers in the World
Image courtesy cybrarian77/Flickr. A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of keynoting and leading workshops at the EARCOS (East Asia Regional Council of Schools) international teachers’ conference...
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One of the videos Mike Johnston (see previous blog post here) shared with me at the EARCOS conference was this introduction to the children’s group Plant for the Planet. As you watch this 4-minute...
View ArticleChildren Change the World in 5 Minutes a Day
Another video Mike Johnston (see previous blog post here) shared with me was this four and a half minute film of children working together in school to create positive changes in just 5 minutes per...
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Educating for a Just, Peaceful & Sustainable Future – Register Today
Reserve your place at this year’s most transformative gathering of humane educators: Sept. 21, 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. New York University’s Center for Academic and Spiritual Life Take inspiration from...
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The Purpose of Education — Meet Chris Thinnes
Image courtesy Curtis School. I was recently introduced to educator Chris Thinnes’ work and writing through an essay he wrote for GOOD. Eager to learn more, I visited Chris’ blog and am now a huge fan....
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Share Your Humane Education Work – Submit a Video for the Educating for a...
Our humane education conference, Educating for a Just, Peaceful & Sustainable Future, is a groundbreaking opportunity to discover your role in comprehensive humane education — and to lead global...
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Teach the Future You Dream Of
Image copyright Zoe Weil. Have you ever imagined stepping into a classroom, or gathering a group of curious kids, and opening their eyes to the possibility of a healthy, peaceful and sustainable...
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Join Peers, Teach Peace
In a post titled “How will the conference promote a more peaceful future?” Ali Berman, humane educator with HEART (Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers) and senior editor for Ecorazzi.com,...
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Reach Middle and High School Students With Humane Lessons
With the early registration discount expiring in two days, we’re offering a sneak peek at the programming for our humane education conference, Educating for a Just, Peaceful & Sustainable Future....
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Teachers All Around Us
My parents (like many others, I’m sure) often said to me when I was a little girl, “Nobody’s perfect, not even Mary Poppins.” I doubt anyone would disagree, but I think the effort to perfect oneself,...
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Are Picture Books Cultivating Consumerism in Kids? This Study Says Yes
If you’re a teacher, parent or picture-book aficionado, you know the powerful messages and values (both positive and otherwise) that can be embedded in children’s literature. As a babysitter, Rachel...
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United Federation of Teachers Humane Education Committee
The United Federation of Teachers’ Humane Education Committee (UFT/HEC) offers professional development opportunities and teaching resources for preK-12 educators who are passionate about inspiring...
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5 Quick Tips for Creating a Compassionate Classroom
This guest post is by Samantha Gentrup, who teaches middle school English/Language Arts in South Carolina and is a member of IHE’s Teacher Advisory Council. Sam frequently infuses humane education into...
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Teens Cultivate Compassion at Humane Education Summer Camp
Image courtesy Sam Gentrup. Samantha Gentrup has been teaching for more than 10 years and has a passion for creating a just, humane world and helping her students learn to become compassionate citizens...
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Teacher’s Talk Seeds Solutionary Club
Image courtesy of Jenny Novoselsky. Teacher Jenny Novoselsky has been so inspired by what she’s learned about humane education, including during IHE’s recent Summer Institute, that she decided to give...
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Why We Need Humane Education: Our Expectations of Students Matter
Image via BES Photos/Flickr. Numerous studies have shown that when educators expect more of their students, they get more; and the reverse is also true. Our expectations of our students come through in...
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12 Children’s Picture Books About Access to Education
by Marsha Rakestraw Both the UN Declaration of Human Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of the Child explicitly mention the right to an education. Achieving universal primary education is one of...
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