Teaching Compassion Through Poetry
No matter what topic you’re discussing in the classroom, a poem is a great way to get kids to flex their creative muscles, and explore …
STEM Family Night at Stockton Elementary
Recently, Stockton Elementary in Chicago held their first annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Family Night. Organizers of the event, which included HEART staff, …
Guest Blog: Humane Education and Mental Health
By Sujatha Ramakrishna, M.D. Many states have laws mandating the teaching of humane education in public schools because of the positive effects that these programs …
WATCH: HEART Chicago Students Advocate for Animals in Springfield, IL
On March 26th, 2012 twenty-three 8th grade students in the HEART program at Stockton Elementary School in Chicago took a four hour bus ride to …
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Interview with Featured Volunteer: Chuck Stepner
Chuck Stepner is one of HEART’s many outstanding volunteers. Chuck was able to use his experience making commercials and T.V. spots to create promotional videos …
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WATCH: HEART Students Speak Out Against Gang Violence
After receiving in-classroom lessons covering issues related to human rights, environmental ethics, and animal protection, students select an issue they feel passionately about and …
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Seeing is Believing: The Benefits of Using Video and Images in the Classroom
When it comes to teaching kids about important world issues, nothing gets their attention like a video or picture. Generally, we don’t want students …
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Fundraising Ideas: Humane Alternatives to Bake Sales
So many organizations out there are in need of funds to continue their important work. That’s why a popular activity at schools has always been …
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Book Recommendation: The Power and Promise of Humane Education
When we see a book that teaches effective ways to talk to kids about issues and offers activities that instill reverence, compassion and respect for …
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Organizing a Student Project When the Issue is Current and Overwhelming
The week after the BP Oil spill in April 2010, the spring session for the HEART Club at Mamaroneck Avenue Elementary School was starting. The …
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Welcome to the HEART Blog
For the past five years Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers (HEART) has worked to further its mission to foster compassion and respect for all living …