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Get Free Lessons & Resources on Global Issues from TeachUNICEF

Written by Marsha | No Comments | Published on May 12, 2013 | Filed under Highlights

TeachUNICEF offers free resources and lesson plans on global issues for Pre-K-12 teachers. Resources are interdisciplinary (math, science, social studies, language arts, etc.), and cover topics from poverty, education, gender equity, and peace education, to… 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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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

Joy Over Pleasure

Written by Marsha | No Comments | Published on May 16, 2013 | Filed under Humane Connection

Pleasure is so seductive, so desirable. Even the word itself is somewhat onomatopoeic. Who would eschew pleasure? Virtually all of us, at least some of the time. We may say no to pleasures that carry… More

The Freedom of Real Education: “This is Water” (video)

Written by Marsha | No Comments | Published on May 15, 2013 | Filed under Humane Connection

“This is Water,” a video (9 min) featuring an excerpt of a commencement speech given by author David Foster Wallace, offers some terrific insights on choice, mindfulness, awareness, and the real value of education. Some… More

Humane Issues in the News

Written by Marsha | No Comments | Published on May 14, 2013 | Filed under Humane Connection

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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