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“The form of activism underlying all others, which has the power to save, restore and make this beleaguered world humane, is education.” In this article, IHE President Zoe Weil encourages activists to adopt teaching humane education as an important and essential tool for helping transform the world.
From Satya, April/May 2007.
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“The times we live in call upon us to make the acquisition of relevant knowledge, skills, and commitment to living ethically, sustainably, and peaceably on this planet the very purpose of education.” What does humane education of this magnitude look like and how do we manifest it?
From Living a Life of Value, edited by Jason A. Merchey. Values of the Wise Press, 2006.
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IHE President Zoe Weil explores the power and importance of incorporating humane education into the lives of students.
From Canadian Teacher Magazine, Spring 2006.
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“How can we be inspired in a world where it is nearly impossible to…do practically anything without having to worry about the ethical, political, economic and cultural ramifications?” IHE President Zoe Weil talks with Satya about the power of humane education.
From Satya, June/July 2006.
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Is humane education only for the rich? Is it U.S.-centric? Does it promote an agenda? Author Anne Pelletier explores these issues and more through an interview with IHE President Zoe Weil.
From The Brooklyn Rail, July/August 2006.
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Vegans, animal advocates and others work diligently to reduce farmed animal suffering and oppression, often with limited success. Matt Ball, co-founder of Vegan Outreach, discusses how we can more effectively help animals by learning about human nature, principles of advocacy, how to promote compassion, how to maximize positive change, and the importance of avoiding pitfalls and countering society's stereotypes.
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How do you cope when people are questioning or criticizing your parenting choices? The author offers tips and strategies for successfully thriving when your parenting choices are "out of the ordinary."
Published in Mothering Magazine, March/April 2009.
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What is Humane Parenting, and how can we best raise humane children in these challenging times? The author outlines tips and steps for doing so.
Published in the May/June 2009 issue of Natural Life Magazine.
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Educators who want to teach high school students about the important issues of our time, such as human rights, animal protection and environmental preservation, have an excellent opportunity with language arts. Humane educator and high school teacher Christopher Greenslate explores several examples of using literature to make connections with current social justice issues.
From Green Teacher 80, Winter 2007.
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In this essay by Zoe Weil, Zoe shares her own educational experiences and evolution and offers a vision of what education should be for. This is one of the essays in the book Turning Points: 27 Visionaries in Education Tell Their Own Stories, edited by the Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO).
March 16, 2010 - 2:00 pm | Location: University of Maine - Orono (100 Neville Hall)
Please join us for an inspiring talk with Zoe Weil at the University of Maine in Orono. Co-sponsored by the Peace Studies and Sociology departments. Learn about the ways in which your everyday choices, your work, your activism, and your volunteerism can do the most ...
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