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Activities That Integrate Math and Humane Education

Written by Marsha | 1 Comment | Published on May 13, 2013 | Filed under Highlights, Humane Connection

If you’re as old as I am, you probably remember math word problems asking you about the speed and direction of trains. Or geometry problems that asked you to calculate areas of objects drawn on… More

Humane Education Issues in the News

Written by Marsha | No Comments | Published on March 26, 2013 | Filed under Highlights

Each week we round-up the news you need to know about humane issues, from human rights and environmental preservation, to animal protection, to media and culture, to activism, education, and changemaking. More

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Share Your Humane Education Work – Submit a Video for the Educating for a Just, Peaceful & Sustainable Future Humane Education Conference

Written by Marsha | No Comments | Published on May 21, 2013 | Filed under Humane Connection

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 change. If you are a teacher, educational administrator,… More

What a Humane World Looks Like: Hanging on Longer to Our Stuff

Written by Marsha | No Comments | Published on May 20, 2013 | Filed under Humane Connection

No, I’m not talking about the stuff that we don’t need or want. We should definitely chuck that out the first chance we get (to a thrift store or a friend or the recycle bin,… More

Your Voice Matters

Written by Marsha | No Comments | Published on May 20, 2013 | Filed under Humane Connection

In a previous post, “Hold the Straw, and Other Tips for a Humane and Sustainable Life,” I wrote about my frustration every time I receive a straw in my glass of water at a restaurant…. More

Humane Education Activity: The World’s Most Powerful Animal

Written by Marsha | No Comments | Published on May 17, 2013 | Filed under Humane Connection

Dear Friends, I noticed that you have begun discussing the problems facing planet earth, such as (list examples here, e.g., pollution, habitat destruction, overpopulation). Wonderful! You are beginning to use your thinking skills to reflect… More

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IHE at the 10th annual AERO Conference – Brookville, NY

Written by Marsha | No Comments | Published on May 23, 2013 | Filed under Events, Upcoming Events

May 23-26, 2013 Brookville, New York Join IHE at the 10th annual Alternative Education Resource Organization’s (AERO) conference. This year’s theme is “What Works!” The purpose of the conference is to bring together students,… More