Here are some suggested responses to common questions teachers may encounter as they introduce their students to important and, at times, contested resources and perspectives …
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By Jeannie Russell The original meaning of the word “teach” in the Old German language that predates our modern English was “to show.” What do …
By Jeannie Russell Teaching about Food Justice means challenging students to explore and think critically about all aspects of our food systems – which connect …
By Kristina Hulvershorn It can be so challenging to know how to help the students or children in your life cope with complex world events …
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By Kim Korona In celebrating Black History Month, we honor some of the first humane educators who endeavored to promote both anti-racism and the humane …
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Recently, we partnered with The Gryphon Press to create a classroom guide for its newly published children’s book Jake and Ava: A Boy and a …
We had the opportunity to ask 5th grade students at PS 165 in Queens, NY about their thoughts regarding how to create positive change in …
Middle Schoolers Share Advice for Changing the World Read More »
Felice Clyne-Davis is an amazing educator with whom HEART has had the pleasure and honor of partnering for many years while she worked as a …
By Bob Schwalb “Don’t waste food! There are starving children all over the world who would love to have the food you’re about to throw …
By Jeannie Russell Amid the collective trauma of the past pandemic year, one of the few positive outcomes to emerge was a notable increase in …
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By Kristina Hulvershorn Ask anyone who works with children and they will tell you how deeply children seek and argue for what is “fair” and “right.” That’s …
By Bob Schwalb It’s no secret: Teaching is a demanding and oftentimes stressful job. So stressful, in fact, that 46% of teachers in a recent …
By Kim Korona HEART is thrilled to announce the release of the Humane Education Coalition’s (HEC) Core Components of Humane Education (CCHE). This publication focuses …
Review by Esther Klein Friedman, Ph.D., Literacy-Learning Mentor Consultant;Retired Executive Director of Literacy and Academic Intervention, New York City Dept. of Education Including a unit …
Former NYC DOE Literacy Department Leader Reviews Our Farm Animal Guide Read More »
By Mickey Kudia HEART is thrilled to announce the release of our latest curriculum guide, Exploring the Lives of Farm Animals: Lessons that Teach Compassion. …
Teach Children to Be Kind to Farm Animals with This Innovative New Resource Read More »