Podcasts about Humane education

"You have to feel good about what you can do, even if you can't help them all. Every small effort makes a difference.” This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund. In this episode, host Stacy LeBaron welcomes Karen Menczer, founder of Animal Kind International, an organization that supports animal welfare groups in under-resourced communities worldwide. Karen shares her journey from passionate dog lover to global cat advocate and details the challenges and triumphs of supporting local animal welfare organizations across 14 countries. From TNVR programs to veterinary care initiatives, she highlights the vital work being done for community cats and the importance of moral and financial support in the field. Tune in to learn how small actions can have a big impact on the global stage. Press Play Now For: How Karen's love for dogs led her to become a cat advocate The origins and mission of Animal Kind International The challenges of supporting animal welfare in Africa and the Caribbean Why cats face unique struggles in many communities worldwide The importance of funding and moral support for grassroots rescue organizations How humane education is changing attitudes toward community cats The power of small grants and community-based animal welfare efforts Resources & Links: Animal Kind International (https://www.animal-kind.org/) Sponsor Links: Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies607) Follow & Review We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-community-cats-podcast/id1125752101?mt=2). Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then share a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

Welcome back to Tahoe TAP—your go-to podcast for Things, Adventure, and People in the Tahoe region! Join hosts Mike Peron and Rob Galloway as they bring you the latest local news and dive into conversations with the people who make Tahoe special. In this episode, we're shining the spotlight on Erin Ellis, Community Engagement Director at the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Erin has been a driving force in animal welfare since 2008, overseeing volunteer programs, Pet Assisted Therapy, Humane Education, and more. Tune in as we explore her expertise with the organization and her passion for helping animals find loving homes. Hit play and let's TAP into Tahoe!

A more humane education feels very necessary right now. Our planet and its inhabitants all over the world seem to be crying out for it.  Humane Educators Zoe Weil and Rae Sikora created IHE In 1996 to do precisely this. And so it is a huge pleasure this week to be able to welcome Zoe, and her colleague Julie Meltzer, from the Institute onto the podcast. Zoe Weil is the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE) and is considered a pioneer in the comprehensive humane education movement. Zoe created IHE's M.Ed., M.A., and graduate certificate programs, as well as IHE's Solutionary Framework, which guides teachers in bringing solutionary thinking and action to their students.  Zoe is the author of eight books including Amazon #1 New Release in Social Philosophy and Popular Applied Psychology, The Solutionary Way: Transform Your Life, Your Community, and the World for the Better with a Foreword by Jane Goodall (2024), Amazon #1 Best Seller in the Philosophy and Social Aspects of Education, The World Becomes What We Teach: Educating a Generation of Solutionaries (2021/2016), Nautilus Silver Medal winner, Most Good, Least Harm: A Simple Principle for a Better World and Meaningful Life (2009), The Power and Promise of Humane Education (2004), and Above All, Be Kind: Raising a Humane Child in Challenging Times (2003). She has also written books for young people, including Moonbeam Gold Medal winner, Claude and Medea: The Hellburn Dogs (2023/2007), about 12-year-old activists inspired by their teacher to right wrongs where they find them, and So, You Love Animals: An Action-Packed, Fun-Filled Book to Help Kids Help Animals (1994). Julie Meltzer, Ph.D., is a self-described “pragmatic visionary” who is committed to creating schools that truly help students prepare to successfully meet their futures. She is a tireless advocate for literacy, justice and equity which she sees as integrally related. Julie supports teachers and administrators to develop collective efficacy to teach their students how to become changemakers. She agrees with Zoe Weil that our best hope for the planet is to educate a generation of solutionaries. After extensive experience in education including as a teacher, teacher education faculty member, district administrator, consultant, researcher, program evaluator, and project lead, to her current role as Director of K-12 and Teacher Education for IHE. Julie is also a published author, sought-after speaker and editor/reviewer. When not focused on teaching and learning, Julie enjoys hiking, dancing, writing poetry, reading international women's and children's literature, traveling, and working for social and environmental justice. Social Links

Project Lead the Way is a proven national leader in science, technology, engineering, and math education, for Pre-K through high school. They strive to help teachers make every student in every grade STEM-successful, through interactive, problem-based learning. Learn more and find a school with Project Lead The Way near you. In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, we learn about "The Solutionary Way" with Zoe Weil, co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education. Zoe discusses her innovative approach to education that exceeds older problem-solving by integrating ethical considerations to ensure actions do the MOST good for all involved. We explore how adopting a solutionary mindset can transform education and empower students to tackle more complex global challenges, leading to a more equitable and sustainable world. Zoe Weil introduces listeners to the concept of "solutionaries"—individuals who identify and solve systemic problems through ethical action and strategic thinking. She shares insights from her book, "The Solutionary Way: Transform Your Life, Your Community, and the World for the Better," and discusses practical ways educators can implement solutionary thinking in classrooms. By encouraging a generation of solutionaries, Zoe hopes to prepare young people to become proactive changemakers capable of addressing the world's most daunting issues with compassion, and creativity.   Outline (00:00) Introduction to STEM Education and Project Lead the Way (00:41) Introducing Zoe Weil and The Solutionary Way (02:41) The Impact and Expansion of Solutionary Education (14:46) Understanding the Solutionary Process (15:40) The Importance of Problem Identification (21:54) Implementing Solutionary Thinking in Education Links Watch the full video Read the full blog The Solutionary Way The World Becomes What We Teach: Educating a Generation of Solutionaries Institute for Humane Education Free Solutionary Guidebook for teachers Solutionary micro-credential program Online Graduate Programs with Antioch University  Difference Making  

A “solutionary” has multiple definitions, one of which reads, “A person who identifies inhumane, unjust, and/or unsustainable societal systems and then develops solutions to transform them so that they do the most good and least harm for people, animals, and the environment.”Today we are joined by Zoe Weil who has dedicated her work to creating, spreading the word, and teaching what it means to be a solutionary. She has written eight books including her most recent book we're talking about today, The Solutionary Way. She's delivered multiple TEDx talks and keynotes around the world on educating to solve the world's most pressing problems. And she's the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education, which has been making serious strides in implementing the Solutionary Framework in schools around the country as well as in their own graduate program.Links:Solutionary Public Policy Webinar with Caitie Whelan and Zoe WeilThe Solutionary Way: Transform Your Life, Your Community, and the World for the Better by Zoe WeilThe Institute for Humane Education Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe Weil is the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education, a leading organization dedicated to creating a more just, compassionate, and sustainable world through education. As a pioneer in the field of humane education, Zoe has devoted her life to teaching and inspiring people of all ages to make ethical choices that benefit animals, the environment, and all forms of life. Her work empowers educators and individuals to incorporate humane values into their lives and communities, fostering a future where kindness, justice, and sustainability prevail. —————— Join our awesome community and support this podcast through Patreon or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes, and other perks, depending on the option you choose.  Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this link and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body products. Complement — Use this link and coupon code "joyfulvegan" and get 10% off my favorite supplements. Thank you for listening.  

In this episode, we chat with Zoe Weil, co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education, about her pioneering work in the area of comprehensive humane education, an approach to teaching that draws the intimate links between human rights, animal protection, and environmental sustainability. We take a dive into Zoe's latest book The Solutionary Way, which explores how to use a solutionary lens to bridge divides and address the seemingly intractable challenges we face. Highlights include: Zoe's personal journey of co-founding the Institute for Humane Education in 1996, and the many programs and resources offered through the Institute; The description of a “solutionary” as someone who transforms unjust, unsustainable, and inhumane systems for the most good and least harm, and how one can cultivate a solutionary mindset; How to use a humane education lens to understand the connections between overpopulation, lack of reproductive autonomy, animal exploitation, and ecological degradation; Zoe's reflections on societal double standards around reproductive choices - how not having children is stigmatized while having children is the unquestioned default; The purpose and joy of living in alignment with our values while simultaneously working in community towards system change. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:  https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/zoe-weil ABOUT US The Overpopulation Podcast features enlightening conversations between Population Balance executive director Nandita Bajaj, researcher Alan Ware, and expert guests. We cover a broad variety of topics that explore the impacts of our expanding human footprint on human rights, animal protection, and environmental restoration, as well as individual and collective solutions. Learn more here: https://www.populationbalance.org/  Copyright 2024 Population Balance

Zoe Weil is the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE). She is considered a pioneer in the comprehensive humane education movement. She has authored eight books both for adults and children, including her latest, "The Solutionary Way" – available for pre-order now! Zoe writes the Becoming a Solutionary blog at Psychology today. She has made numerous TV and radio appearances and has given six TED talks, including “Extending our Circle of Compassion.” Her first Sentientism conversation with me was back on episode 37. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what's real?” & “who matters?” Sentientism is "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversation is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 00:00 Clips! 01:15 Welcome - Our first conversation: https://youtu.be/4NaSEJ4q8NQ - Most good (MOGO), least harm - Star Trek as a utopian inspiration - Mr Spock and Dr Spock "both of them have had a big influence" 03:42 Zoe Introduction - Co-founder and President of The Institute for Humane Education  - IHE: "Educate people to create a world where all humans and animals and nature can thrive... huge, huge goal and vision" - K-12 schools and graduate programmes with Antioch University - "It's going to keep my busy my entire life" 04:37 The Solutionary Way - Subtitle "Transform your life, your community and your world for the better" - "An antidote to polarisation... actually solving the problems that we face... in a way that is good for everyone" - "We are not a single issue organisation... justice and compassion needs to be spread for everybody so that the world can be truly humane" - Solutionary lens "you approach problems as solvable" instead of "us vs. them approaches" - Critical thinking "what's true, what's false... lies at the foundation" - Systems thinking "see the connections... identify causes... leverage points..." - Strategic thinking - Creative thinking - Solutionary Framework: 4 phases, 12 steps - Prioritising problems & identifying the one you want to solve "Learn and learn then really dive deep... identify a narrow enough problem that you have the capacity to solve" - The Solutionary Way in schools... 4th graders have big concerns but might not be able to address them in full... so what can they "feasibly solve"? - "We have identified a leverage point which is the educational system through which we are working on... all problems" - "K-12 educational system is fundamentally working at the root cause of every other societal system" - "What happens in our educational system prepares us to be citizens" - "A profoundly important core strategy... at the same time many of the problems that we are facing are so immediate... we can't wait" - "Sometimes the people who care most... wind up doing work that is counter-productive... they may burn more bridges than they build" - Dealing with activist burnout and depression - Polarisation and populism in modern discourse... denial of a shared reality... denial of shared values... blaming instead of solutions 17:52 A Shared Reality? 25:17 Shared Values? 57:29 Thinking About Solutions 01:05:50 Education 01:17:10 Follow Zoe and buy "The Solutionary Way"! - June 25th book launch (pre-order now!) - The Solutionary Way - @ZoeWeil - The Institute for Humane Education Sentientism is “Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"I'm a Sentientist" wall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this simple form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our groups. The biggest so far is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on FaceBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Come join us there! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sentientism/message

My guest today is Julie Meltzer, PhD., a Director of Kindergarten to 12 grade and Teacher Education for the Institute for Humane Education.  Alongside this, Julie is a published author, a sought-after speaker, editor and reviewer.  She is “committed to creating schools that truly help students prepare to successfully meet their futures,” and she believes the “best hope for the planet is to educate a generation of solutionaries.”    

Laura is Education Officer at The Vegan Society and Chair of The Vegan Society's Education Network. She is a qualified primary school teacher and well known for introducing the phrase ‘vegan-inclusive education' to the education sector. Laura worked for several years as the UK's only vegan inclusion education specialist under the pseudonym ‘Primary Veducation' and continues to offer training to school staff on what it means to be vegan and how to appropriately teach and treat vegan learners in their care. Laura also empowers vegan learners and parents/guardians by facilitating the creation of peer-developed and reviewed resources and offering supportive interventions. Sentientism is "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversation is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 00:00 Clips! 01:14 Welcome 03:20 Laura's Intro - Supporting vegan learners & their families in education (vs. discrimination, being misunderstood) - Former primary school teacher "my first love" - Supporting the educators. Building the world's first and only CPD (continuous professional development) training course helping educators in being "vegan inclusive" - Leaving teaching after becoming vegan "I felt that the curriculum clashed with my ethics too much" - Vegan daughter starts school "They told me that they weren't going to provide a lunch for her... I was crying around the supermarket getting a packed lunch... my daughter is the most compassionate, kind & loving girl... I think she's being discriminated against." - Working with friends to create the UK's first vegan menu in her school - Starting "Primary Veducation" as a free consultancy - "Theorising vegan-inclusive education" - "To live through that [discrimination] was mind-boggling... I felt like I was by myself... on my own... all of these things were just completely flipped... I had to find this voice... I believed I was the only vegan the village... who would even care?" - Finding a vegan community. A wave of vegan parents wanting help "I realised it's not just me... shouting in this echo chamber" - "Everything I'd been taught... by people who I respected... my parents, my teachers, religious leaders... told me that one thing was correct... it wasn't" - "Everything felt undone... it did feel utterly heartbreaking... something good has come out of it" 11:44 What's Real? - Jewish family. Russian-Latvian-Irish-British - Grandmother born Christian, converted to #judaism - Attending Jewish school, Synagogue and Sunday School - Mother "wanted my brother and I to be the most Jewish we could possibly be so we could fit in... Bar and Bat Mitvah's" - "Religion... become something... neither of us... are particularly driven by anymore" - Brother & family atheist - Valuing Jewish community, tradition, culture, food... "it's familiar" - "A lot of the just have blind faith and don't question... god did this, god created that, we live the way the 10 commandments tell us to - anything other than that is just outrageous" 25:30 What & Who Matters? 44:57 Making a Better World? 01:17:12 Follow Laura - Laura at The Vegan Society - @laura_diamondo - Veducated:An Educator's Guide for Vegan Inclusive Teaching ...and much more. Full show notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sentientism is “Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sentientism.info⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"I'm a Sentientist" wall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this simple form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our groups. The biggest so far is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here on FaceBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Come join us there! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sentientism/message

Emma Schwarz, International Vegan Film Festival Emma Schwarz is an award-winning filmmaker, animal photographer, author, and dedicated vegan activist. Since becoming vegan in 2017, she has committed herself to using art as activism to advocate for the animals, the planet, and a more sustainable future for humanity. In addition to her role at the International Vegan Film Festival, Emma is the Co-Founder of Veganography, a film production and media company dedicated to creating content which inspires the public to embrace a vegan lifestyle and empowers vegans in their own activism. Veganography specializes in 3D animation; their work synthesizes traditional filmmaking and 3D animation to create uniquely engaging content that advocates for a kinder world for all. Veganography's films have been screened at dozens of international film festivals, and have garnered 10+ awards including “Best Documentary Short,” “Special Jury Changemaker,” and “Audience Choice.” Veganography's work has also been featured on prominent streaming platforms and social media channels such as PBS, UnChainedTV, and Vegan FTA. Previously, Emma served as the Director of Advancement for a large farmed animal sanctuary, where she oversaw the organization's educational programming and contributed to fundraising strategy and donor stewardship. Before finding her true passion in vegan advocacy, Emma began her professional career as a classical cellist. In addition to advanced degrees in cello performance and pedagogy, Emma holds the Plant Based Nutrition Certificate from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University and has completed the Solutionary Micro-Credential Program from the Institute for Humane Education at Antioch University. Driven by a passion to amplify the voices advocating for change, Emma is honored to serve her fellow filmmakers and artists at IVFF. Her passion lies in supporting innovative, creative approaches to advocacy, firmly believing that all forms of activism work synergistically to effect meaningful, lasting change. More at the International Vegan Film Festival.

Lisbet Chiriboga discusses how Words Matter, a new language guide, can help educators foster empathy for others through simple and fun lessons about the language we use every day. New 'Words Matter' guide teaches kids empathy through language! Laka Sriram, at GoDaddy, discusses how SMB owners can save time by leveraging generative AI that uses proprietary data to provide ideas on content generation for all aspects of a business. AI making it easier thatn ever to jumpstart your business!

Lisbet Chiriboga discusses how Words Matter, a new language guide, can help educators foster empathy for others through simple and fun lessons about the language we use every day. New 'Words Matter' guide teaches kids empathy through language! Laka Sriram, at GoDaddy, discusses how SMB owners can save time by leveraging generative AI that uses proprietary data to provide ideas on content generation for all aspects of a business. AI making it easier thatn ever to jumpstart your business!

Lisbet Chiriboga discusses how Words Matter, a new language guide, can help educators foster empathy for others through simple and fun lessons about the language we use every day. New 'Words Matter' guide teaches kids empathy through language!  Laka Sriram, at GoDaddy, discusses how SMB owners can save time by leveraging generative AI that uses proprietary data to provide ideas on content generation for all aspects of a business. AI making it easier thatn ever to jumpstart your business!     

Leonardo Bruni was the titan of Renaissance historians and a prolific humanist. In a long letter to an aristocratic Italian woman, Battista Malatesta, he lays out his philosophy of humanistic education, which is meant to help the student achieve glory. But laziness or ineptitude, he says, threatens the student always, and will drag her down to crawl alongside other mediocrities. Bruni insists on deep reading of the greatest orators, poets, and historians, alongside biblical and theological study.Richard M. Gamble's The Great Tradition: https://amzn.to/3Q4lRnOI Tatti Renaissance Library's Humanist Educational Treatises (containing Bruni's entire letter in Latin and English): https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780674007598Leonardo Bruni's History of the Florentine People (Volume I): https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780674005068Donald Phillip Verene's The Art of Humane Education: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780801440397C.S. Lewis's On Stories (includes The Parthenon and The Optative): https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780062643605New Humanists is brought to you by the Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/Links may have referral codes, which earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. We encourage you, when possible, to use Bookshop.org for your book purchases, an online bookstore which supports local bookstores.Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Author and educator Dr. Charles Barrett has been a High School and Middle school psychologist for over 13 years, and is currently a K-12 administrator in Washington DC. He is a frequent speaker and workshop presenter for educators, families, and community organizations on the topic of social justice. See his many books in the notes below. Today we discuss his most recent book Social Justice in Schools: A Framework for Equity in Education.   Resources: Connect to The Institute for Humane Education's Solutionary Framework. The Solutionary Framework is a multi-step approach that teaches students to think like solutionaries, someone who is able to identify and address unjust systems, from problem identification to solution implementation. The framework can be adapted to fit into existing curriculum. Students engaged in solutionary learning think more critically and systemically; demonstrate greater compassion for other people, animals, and the environment; and feel a greater sense of agency and optimism in the face of significant social and environmental challenges. The Institute for Humane Education's website IHE's Micro-Credential Program IHE's Graduate Programs through Antioch University The IHE podcast, Evolve with Zoe Weil Hear from teacher Julia Fliss, about how the solutionary framework applies with her students. A free Introduction to Solutionary Teaching and Learning for teachers - In this four-part mini-course, you will learn what a solutionary is and how bringing solutionary teaching and learning into our education system benefits our youth, our communities, and our world. Get a framework and supporting resources to help you bring solutionary teaching and learning into your classroom or school.   Connect to Dr. Charles Barrett  Purchase Social Justice in Schools: A Framework for Equality in Education by Charles Barrett, PhD.  Find all of Dr. Barrett's other books and resources here Charles Barrett's Focus on the Fence blog post and graphic illustrations   Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events    

Today, I am joined by Christine Cook Mania, writer, yoga teacher, and humane educator. Christine has devoted herself to a vegan lifestyle and studying its benefits to human health, the environment, and animals since 2005. Born and raised in Indiana, Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Indiana University and a Master of Arts in humane education through the Institute for Humane Education in partnership with Antioch University New England. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, two cats, and a dog, all three of which were adopted from shelters. Connect with Christine: https://www.christinecookmania.com Instagram: @vegangirlnextdoor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vegangirlnextdoor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinecookmania/ Stages of Change: Pre-contemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance Relapse Connect with me: Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummus Join my mailing list and get 3 free recipes just for signing up! https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/3recipepdf Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-online To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest ©2023 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimberly-winters/message

Zoe Weil, the visionary co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), is this week's featured expert on the #NHAHealthSciencePodcast!    Zoe shared with host, Dr. Frank Sabatino, incredible insights into the transformative realm of humane education and the remarkable Solutionary Micro-Credential Program.   Zoe's journey is nothing short of inspirational. From her early passion for animals to the founding of IHE in 1989, she has dedicated her life to reshaping education and nurturing a generation of solutionaries.   The Solutionary Micro-Credential Program, a brainchild of IHE, empowers educators globally, enabling them to seamlessly integrate humane education into their classrooms. This innovative four-phase framework — identify, investigate, innovate, and implement — equips students to address real-world challenges.   Navigating challenges within traditional educational paradigms, Zoe's approach involves integrating the solutionary framework into existing curricula. This ensures that students not only understand academic material but also engage with it in a way that aligns with their concerns and passions, fostering creativity and individuality.   Join us in this episode as Zoe discusses reshaping educational paradigms, fostering a new generation of solutionaries, and the profound impact of personal connections on global issues.  www.HealthScience.org/061-Zoe-Weil  

Come and listen while Host Candace Gish interviews a variety of extraordinary women, whom are working to make the world a better place! #DivasThatCare Gina is a Master Health Coach. She serves women and the people they influence. With over 20 years working as a life coach, environmental and social justice advocate, and writer, she is dedicated to bringing out the best in her clients. The people she supports say she is compassionate, motivating, and insightful. Her work has been featured in the Seattle Times, Seattle Magazine, Urban Pages City Guide, Natural Solutions Magazine, Macaroni Kid Magazine, and was a weekly expert on Progressive Talk 1090AM. She was also listed on the 2020 New Year Spirited Woman Top 12 List and interviewed on Divas that Care. Former clients include the Port of Seattle, Google, CoolMoms, One Sky Wellness, and LORIG Real Estate. She recently taught at the Food Revolution Network Summit with Ocean and John Robbins. Previous employment and education include advising students at the University of Washington's Program on the Environment and earning a Master's in Humane Education. She also holds several certificates that she uses in her coaching work including Brain Management Consulting. Gina is often referred to as a Brain and Body Specialist, and she is currently studying new and true trauma release techniques and lymphatic iridology. She is a published author. Her first book is called Hidden Treasures featuring survival strategies for parents with picky eaters. It includes recipes that her conscious eating and weight loss clients enjoy. Gina is planning to publish her second book in 2024. www.consciouslivingstrategies.com

 We're kicking off Season 4 with SDR's education coordinator, Deb Matlock. Deb explains humane education's focus as one that promotes empathy and compassion; whether it's about dog training or environmental issues, this way of education indicates a focus on how we connect in a way that develops empathy and compassion. Deb, Libby and Emily cover: How Humane Education can create a higher quality of life for dogs The Five Freedoms (standards of care for captive animals) The changing cultural standards for dog training How to compassionately introduce better training techniques to misinformed humans Learn more about Deb Matlock: https://wild-rhythms.com/ For transcripts, visit www.podtotherescue.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue! Credits: Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators). Original music by Mike Pesci. Production and editing by Alex Ammons of For the Love Media. Our webmaster is Nadia Magallon of Rewarding Dog Training. — Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdr7/suppor --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdr7/support

Check out episode 195 with Heidi Colonna of Kind News Magazine. Check out their website for more info. KINDNEWS We also discuss a case out of Elk Grove, CA about a dog that was euthanized for behavior. Check out our website, ⁠www.keepithumane.com⁠ and use ACREPORT for 10% off your order. If you have something you'd like us to discuss you can contact Daniel at 412-736-6263, Ashlee 715-297-6873 or email us at daniel@keepithumane.com. #animalcontrol #animalcontrolofficer #dogcatcher #rescue #steetdogs #animalcops #humaneagent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animalcontrolreport/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animalcontrolreport/support

Panita Senjit grew up in India where she learned to be terrified of dogs.  So you might be wondering how she's become the award-winning author of a children's book series based on her therapy dog, Lil' Leo.  And the answer is: her son really wanted a dog.   When living in Austin, Texas, Panita was introduced to Therapy Dog work and realized their family dog, Leo had the perfect temperament for being a therapy dog.  Panita was quickly drawn to the impact of therapy dog work with children.   After moving back to the UK, Parnita and Leo passed another Therapy Dog assessment – so he's a therapy dog in two countries!   During COVID-19, Parnita was inspired to write children's books based on Leo's adventures.  With 3 books currently published, Parnita shares with us why she's so focused on having the books translated into many different languages – to spread a message of kindness globally.   Teef: The easiest way to improve your dog's dental health is with a spoonful of Teef powder in their water.  Save 20% on your Teef orders when you use the code: ADM.   Find Links and Show Notes at: https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode79   Support this podcast, subscribe on your favorite app and leave a rating or review.

In this episode of the Vegan Visibility Podcast, I am talking with Zoe Weil, co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE).  In this enlightening conversation, we delve deep into the transformative power of humane education and solutionary thinking.   One central theme we explored was the incredible evolution of humane education since the late '80s. Zoe's journey began with a simple summer job teaching middle school students about animal issues, which turned out to be a pivotal moment in her life. It was during this experience that she witnessed the profound impact of education on young minds.   One standout student, in particular, learned about the harsh realities of animal testing and, driven by sheer determination, handwrote leaflets to raise awareness. Instead of distributing them to classmates, he took them to the streets of Philadelphia, becoming an overnight activist. This moment marked the beginning of Zoe's realization of the profound capacity of education to inspire action and create change.   This epiphany led Zoe to become a humane educator, dedicated to teaching about the interconnected issues of human rights, animal protection, and environmental sustainability. Through her journey, she founded the Institute for Humane Education, where they empower others to become humane educators and integrate humane education into school curricula.   Today, Zoe's programs and initiatives reach students worldwide, empowering them to be solutionaries who can address the most pressing global challenges. It's a journey brimming with hope and determination, recognizing the potential of young people to drive meaningful change in the world.   In our podcast episode, we discuss the progress and challenges in animal welfare since the '80s, the pivotal role of education in shaping a brighter future, and how individuals can contribute to creating more compassionate and sustainable systems.   I wholeheartedly invite you to embark on this enlightening journey of discovery and action. Listen to the full episode here: www.veganvisibility.com/265-Zoe-Weil   Together, let's be the change the world desperately needs. #HumaneEducation #SolutionaryThinking #BeTheChange #VeganVisibilityPodcast

Joe and Ron are on a break for the month of July and hope you are enjoying your summer. Please enjoy this re-release of episode 67 Chatting with Zoe Weil. Zoe is an educator, author, president and co-founder of the Institute for Humane Education, and inventor of the term solutionary. Give a listen and learn exactly what a solutionary is and how you and your students become one!  SHOW LINKS: https://wakelet.com/wake/E-fLXPI77wGCBo5LAOY53 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teacher-nerdz/support

Did you know breathwork affects blood pH, lowers heart rate and blood pressure, improves digestion, and helps you sleep? Certain breathing exercises can help you modulate headache pathways in the brain, while others can give you an LSD-like effect, creating out-of-body experiences. That's just how powerful the breath can be! Mindfully breathing also helps us raise our vibration, making it a conduit for manifesting. Find out more with guest speaker Margie Louise (margielouise.com) Margie has over 16 years of experience in the wellness industry, providing evidence-based mind-body programs in Yoga, breathwork, and meditation and wellness programs utilizing the Seven Dimensions of Wellness. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, M.Ed. in Humane Education, NASM Personal Training Certification, Wellness Coaching Certification, Health Promotions Strategies Certification, E-RYT 500 designation with Yoga Alliance, and is a Meditation Practitioner. Margie has led countless Yoga, breathwork, and meditation workshops in Florida and contributed to several Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Courses. She has written for the online publication Elephant Journal on Yoga philosophy and activism. She combines her commitment to health and holistic wellness with her professionalism to provide tailored wellness programs to assist her clients in managing stress, bolster disease prevention, cultivate resiliency for healthier minds and bodies, and foster sustainable lifestyles that contribute to a more just, sustainable, and humane society.

Nandita Bajaj, executive director of Population Balance, was our guest on a special live stream panel, hosted by Childfree Convention. A Humane Educator and a passionate advocate for planetary health, Nandita's area of interest is the intimate links between pronatalism, anthropocentrism and overpopulation and their impacts on human rights, animal protection, and environmental preservation. As faculty with the Institute for Humane Education at Antioch University, Nandita teaches a graduate course that she has designed, "Pronatalism and Overpopulation. For more information, visit https://populationbalance.org    

Five thought leaders break the silence on the role of human overpopulation in ecological overshoot –with an informed, engaging conversation about the subject. This is what intelligent discourse sounds like. For thirty years, many people – some well-intentioned – have been trying to silence discourse about human overpopulation. One of our goals on the GrowthBusters podcast is to break that silence, and this episode does that well by bringing together three great thinkers – actually five, educators and crusaders on the subject. The occasion was a visit to Colorado by Nandita Bajaj, executive director of Population Balance and co-host of The Overpopulation Podcast. Nandita designed & teaches the first graduate course on Pronatalism & Overpopulation: The Personal, Cultural, and Global Implications of Having a Child at the Institute for Humane Education at Antioch University. As a bonus, we were joined by her hosts from the University of Denver, Paul Sutton and Sarah Bexell. Sarah leads DU's Center for Sustainability and teaches at the Institute for Humane Education. Paul is Professor in the Department. of Geography & the Environment, and teaches geographic statistics, population geography, and ecological economics. The conversation covers a lot of ground – pronatalism, animal rights, human rights, and collaboration. LINKS: Pronatalism & Overpopulation: The Personal, Cultural, and Global Implications of Having a Child -Nandita's course at Antioch University https://www.populationbalance.org/pronatalism-and-overpopulation-course Abortion Bans Are a Natural Outgrowth of Coercive Pronatalism – by Nandita Bajaj, in Ms. magazine https://msmagazine.com/2022/06/07/abortion-bans-coercive-pronatalism-forced-birth/ Dismissal of “Population Alarmism” is Rooted in Pronatalist Ideology – by Nandita Bajaj https://www.indepthnews.net/index.php/opinion/5709-dismissal-of-population-alarmism-is-rooted-in-pronatalist-ideology Challenging Pronatalism Is Key to Advancing Reproductive Rights and a Sustainable Population – by Nandita Bajaj and Kirsten Stade https://www.whp-journals.co.uk/JPS/article/view/819 Coercive Pro-Birth Policies Have Devastating Impacts on People and the Planet  – in Newsweek, by Nandita Bajaj and Kirsten Stade https://www.newsweek.com/too-much-good-thing-pronatalism-killing-earth-opinion-1784197 Population Balance https://www.populationbalance.org/ The Overpopulation Podcast https://www.populationbalance.org/podcasts Countdown - by Alan Weisman https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17332183-countdown Mechai Viraveidya https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechai_Viravaidya Overpopulation Facts - The Problem No One Will Discuss - Alexandra Paul's TedX talk https://youtu.be/fNxctzyNxC0 Population Media Center https://www.populationmedia.org/ The Green Growth Delusion – 1st installment of new series, Green Tinted Glasses – by Christopher Ketcham https://www.truthdig.com/dig/green-tinted-glasses/ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Join the GrowthBusters online community https://growthbusters.groups.io/ GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth – free on YouTube https://youtu.be/_w0LiBsVFBo Give Us Feedback: Record a voice message for us to play on the podcast: 719-402-1400 Send an email to podcast at growthbusters.org The GrowthBusters theme song was written and produced by Jake Fader and sung by Carlos Jones. https://www.fadermusicandsound.com/ https://carlosjones.com/ On the GrowthBusters podcast, we come to terms with the limits to growth, explore the joy of sustainable living, and provide a recovery program from our society's growth addiction (economic/consumption and population). This podcast is part of the GrowthBusters project to raise awareness of overshoot and end our culture's obsession with, and pursuit of, growth. Dave Gardner directed the documentary GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth, which Stanford Biologist Paul Ehrlich declared “could be the most important film ever made.” Co-host, and self-described "energy nerd," Stephanie Gardner has degrees in Environmental Studies and Environmental Law & Policy. Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GrowthBustersPodcast/ Make a donation to support this non-profit project. https://www.growthbusters.org/donate/ Archive of GrowthBusters podcast episodes http://www.growthbusters.org/podcast/ Subscribe to GrowthBusters email updates https://lp.constantcontact.com/su/umptf6w/signup Explore the issues at http://www.growthbusters.org View the GrowthBusters channel on YouTube Follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode:  

TOPICS WE EXPLOREWho is Zoe Weil?What is her origin story that has brought her to this place of being so passionate about humane work?What is a solutionary?What are ways to create opportunities for students to be solutionaries despite the barriers of the K-12 education system?What is the difference between a problem solver vs. solutionary?To be solutionary needs to address the root causes and how this differs from humanitarian act(which is good to do) which does not solve a problem.YOUR CHALLENGEShare ideas you gathered from the conversation with us on the socials.What resonated with you?RESOURCES MENTIONED IN SHOWThe World Becomes What We Teach: Educating a Generation of Solutionarieshttps://humaneeducation.org/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5HEV96dIuYJust a few of my favorite ideas from the conversation!

Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day! Join Lara for a conversation with her husband, Mark Heimann, about his non-profit organization kindcore. Mark, an actor with a master's degree in humane education from the Institute of Humane Education, believes that kindness is what makes society thrive. It is important in today's world because of the growing trend of divisiveness. Kindcore is a company that aims to bridge the gap between compassion and action, providing resources for parents, guardians, and teachers to help spread kindness and encourage learning about humane education. They are committed to educating young people about the wide-ranging impact of a single kind act. The company was founded by Mark and his and Lara's son, Jonah, who wanted to provide a resource for parents to inspire kindness in their kids.In this episode you'll learn:what is humane education?why is kindness so important in the world? how is kindcore helping to inspire and create more kindness? And how can you get involved?more information about the four different areas of acts of kindness: environmental, human, animal, and self-love.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Guest ResourcesInstagram: @kindcore_orgWebsite: kindcore.orgInstitute for Humane Education: humaneeducation.orgRedefining Yoga Podcast Episode 411. Taking a Solutionary Approach to the Challenges of Our Lifetime, with Zoe Weilhttps://lytyoga.com/blog/411-taking-a-solutionary-approach-to-the-challenges-of-our-lifetime-with-zoe-weil/Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Yoga Podcast, and LYT YogaLara Heimann Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lara.heimann/ Redefining Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/redefiningyogapodcast/ LYT Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytyogamethod/Sponsor:Visit relationshipschool.com/lara to get 50% off your first month of relationship coaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Middle School teacher, Julia Fliss, shares the resources, framework and trainings from The Institute for Humane Education, that have guided her students to become "solutionaries" in their classroom, school, families and the wider community.   Resources: Get The Institute for Humane Education's Solutionary Guidebook   Learn about The Institute for Humane Education's Solutionary Micro-Credential   Zoe Weil, co-founder of The Institute for Humane Education, is the author of seven books including Amazon #1 Best Seller in Philosophy and Social Aspects of Education, The World Becomes What We Teach: Educating a Generation of Solutionaries (2021/2016), Nautilus Silver Medal winner, Most Good, Least Harm: A Simple Principle for a Better World and Meaningful Life (2009), The Power and Promise of Humane Education (2004), and Above All, Be Kind: Raising a Humane Child in Challenging Times (2003).   She has also written books for young people, including Moonbeam Gold Medal winner, Claude and Medea: The Hellburn Dogs (2007), about 12-year-old activists inspired by their teacher to right wrongs where they find them, and So, You Love Animals: An Action-Packed, Fun-Filled Book to Help Kids Help Animals (1994).   In 2010, Zoe gave her first TEDx talk “The World Becomes What You Teach” which became among the 50 top-rated TEDx talks within a year. Since then she has given five other TEDx talks: “Solutionaries”, “Educating for Freedom”, “How to be a Solutionary”, “Extending our Circle of Compassion” and “How will you answer this question?”   EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events   

Educator, author, Tedx speaker and co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), Zoe Weil, joins us to share her thoughts about making the world what we teach. IHE is where she created the first graduate programs (M.Ed., M.A., Ed.D., Graduate Certificate) in comprehensive Humane Education linking human rights, environmental preservation, and animal protection, offered online through an affiliation with Antioch University. Zoe is a frequent keynote speaker at education and other conferences and has given six TEDx talks including her acclaimed TEDx, The World Becomes What You Teach. She is the author of seven books including #1 Amazon best seller in the Philosophy and Social Aspects of Education, The World Becomes What We Teach: Educating a Generation of Solutionaries; Nautilus silver medal winner Most Good, Least Harm, Moonbeam gold medal winner Claude and Medea, and Above All, Be Kind: Raising a Humane Child in Challenging Times. Zoe was named one of Maine Magazine's 50 independent leaders transforming their communities and the state and is the recipient of the Unity College Women in Environmental Leadership award. Tune in on Wednesday, November 2 @ 6pm EST!

We welcome back Zoe Weil, president and co-founder of the Institute for Humane Education, to speak about her recent Psychology Today column on the purpose of education. Although the official goal of many school systems is to prepare students for global competition, compassion, cooperation, and creativity are the qualities we should be emphasizing. A generation of solutionaries has a much better chance of creating a sustainable planet where humans and animals other than humans can thrive.

In part 1 of a 3 part series on humane education, VINE's own Anna Boarini sits down to talk with pattrice jones about different ways parents and teachers can bring humane education to their communities, how engaging with children can inspire your own activism, and the duck olympics. This one is not to be missed.

Sharon Gamson Danks, the CEO and founder of Green Schoolyards America, shares all the educational, social, environmental and health-related benefits of redesigning schoolyards into living, diverse, outdoor learning spaces.   Resources: Connect to The Institute for Humane Education for free resources and training Connect to Green Schoolyards America Access the National Outdoor Learning Library           The District Pathway through the Outdoor Learning Library Learn about the California Schoolyard Forest System Climate Resilient Schools Podcast Series:           Episode 1 with Andra Yeghoian           Episode 2 with Karen Cowe and Craig Strang     Books: Asphalt to Ecosystems: Design Ideas for School Transformation by Sharon Gamson Danks Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv The World Becomes What We Teach by Zoe Weil Nature Play at Home: Creating Outdoor Spaces the Connect Children with the Natural World by Nancy Striniste How to Grow a School Garden: A Complete Guide for Parents and Teachers by Ardoin Bucklin-sporer and Rachel Kathleen Pringle Schools That Heal: Design With Mental Health in Mind by Claire Latane Curriculum Guide by Susan Humphries:                  Experiential Outdoor Learning in the Schoolyard                    EdCuration's Certified EdTrustees Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events

How do we recognize our power to live in the moment? Living in the moment is hard. There are forces acting against us. There's the past which weighs us down and often causes depression and fear. And then there's the future, which leads to anxiety and a different sort of fear - of the unknown. Living in the moment requires acceptance of what is and the courage to act based on our best knowledge of who we really are. Join Steve and Dan Fouts with guest, Jeremy Gregory, teacher and advocate for Humane Education, for a conversation about living in the moment using the Teach Different 3-Step conversation method. Be sure to visit teachdifferent.com to learn more, and to sign up for our FREE 30-day trial. You'll gain access to the Teach Different library of conversation plans, social/emotional conversation curriculum map, ideas for your lesson plans, handouts, videos and more! Remember to teach different with conversations and make a difference every day. Image source: Library of Congress

Many people feel desperate about the state of the world today. It's no wonder because the number of negative news we hear is endless – biodiversity loss, resource depletion, increasing inequality, wars, and so on. The more informed we are, the more helpless we feel, thinking, “How can I make a difference?” It turns out that all of us can make a difference if we take a solutionary approach to our work. No matter what you do - a biologist, a teacher, a gardener - you can tackle big issues and change your field so it is more just, humane and sustainable. In this episode, Zoe Weil, the co-founder of the Institute for Humane Education, explains: Why it's important to cultivate the culture of service in our communities What can local organizations do to involve young people Why it's more important to change the system rather than individuals within it How you can solve pressing global issues locally How you can find a meaningful career by answering only three questions What a solutionary is and how you can become one yourself Links: Institute for Humane Education The Solutionary Guidebook How to be a Solutionary: A Guide for People Who Want to Make a Positive Difference Zoe Weil is the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education and author of seven books and multiple TEDx talks. Zoe speaks at universities, conferences, and schools globally about how our education should go far beyond just having good grades and a diploma. She's convinced that in today's world with so many pressing global problems, we should give people the knowledge, tools and motivation to become change-makers for a healthy and humane world for all.

The biggest challenge for educators is that we need to acknowledge multiple ways of learning, and we need to lean into a new way of teaching that focuses on high level thinking and strategic thinking. That is Zoe and Steve's mission. In today's episode, we have Zoe Weil and Steve Cochrane of the Institute of Humane Education to show us how they are helping students find joy and purpose. They look at problems in a different way—by being “solutionaries” that identify unjust and unsustainable systems. They will talk about how school curricula should not be boxed in facts and memorization, but also should provide experiences that allow children to develop their unique selves. With that, let's jump right in and see how to educate the humane way! [00:09 - 10:22] Opening Segment I introduce Zoe and Steve to the show Zoey's 2011 Ted talk, "Creating Solutionaries" What is a “solutionary”? Someone who can identify unjust and unsustainable systems [10:23 - 28:09] The Solutionary Steve talks about how and why he collaborated with Zoe Deepening the curriculum through solutionaries Focusing on the systemic connections Developing ethical analysis for children Zoe talks about her book, “The World Becomes what we Teach” [28:10 - 42:57] Graduating Happy Children through Critical Thinking There is a place on the internet created to bring out our best impulses and our collective genius. Visit Goodness Exchange and get unlimited access to exclusive news and bonus content! True price and true cost What are the effects of products on yourself, other people, animals, and environment? The t-shirt example The true cost allows students to question the systems How these can be integrated into a variety of curricula The negative effects of some products environmentally, and socially Free resources at the links below Everyone can be a “solutionary” educator [42:58 - 51:30] A “Solutionary” Solution The solution has to address the root cause of the problem Students choosing a problem they care about to solve What are you good at? What do you love to do? What do you need to learn? Making schools meaningful and joyful [51:31 - 53:28] Closing Segment Final words See links below to connect with Zoe and Steve Resources Mentioned: Zoe Weil's Ted Talk, “Creating Solutionaries” The World Becomes What We Teach - Zoe Weil Connect with Zoe and Steve through www.humaneeducation.org, and get a free copy of “How to be a Solutionary Guidebook”. Conspiracy of Goodness Links: The Goodness Exchange https://goodness-exchange.com/ The Goodness Exchange - Become a member! https://goodness-exchange.com/pricing/ Goodness Exchange Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodness_exchange/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/exchangegoodness Twitter https://twitter.com/goodnessxchange LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodness-exchange/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBu-o4CG6V7PGq8QOANEg Quotes: “Solutionaries are people who can identify unjust and unsustainable systems and then transform them in ways that do the most good and the least harm for everyone. They look for leverage points to create systemic change, which often means looking at all the potential unintended negative consequences of proposed solutions.” - Zoe Weil "When you question your comment about choices, sometimes the choices our students feel in school are limited. They're limited to what College should I go to, what job, what career should I go into? And joy is about expanding those choices." - Steve Cochrane

This episode of the Getting Smart Podcast is sponsored by Difference Making. On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Rebecca Midles is joined by Zoe Weil, co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education, and a pioneer in the comprehensive humane education movement. She is also the author of the book The World Becomes What We Teach: Educating a Generation of Solutionaries, as well as numerous other books and TED Talks. LINKS The World Becomes What We Teach: Educating a Generation of Solutionaries Institute for Humane Education Free Solutionary Guidebook for teachers Solutionary micro credential program Online Graduate Programs with Antioch University  Difference Making

“A solutionary is somebody who can identity unjust, unsustainable and inhumane systems and then devise solutions that do the most good and least harm for everyone– for all people for animals and for the environment.”The concepts we discuss in this episode are the framework for our podcast. Zoe defines “solutionary” and explains how this methodology can change the world in big - impactful - sustainable ways. She talks about humane education, her method of advocacy, and how education is one system that affects all the others. We also dig into meaty questions about vegan misanthropy, balance, how we sometimes, in our passion to do good, cause harm, different modes of advocacy, and why we should care about injustices toward human animals and the environment. Zoe WeilZoe Weil is the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), where she created the first graduate programs (M.Ed., M.A., Ed.D., Graduate Certificate) in comprehensive Humane Education linking human rights, environmental preservation, and animal protection, offered online through an affiliation with Antioch University. IHE also offers a Solutionary Micro-credential Program for teachers, a free Solutionary Guidebook for educators, How To Be A Solutionary guidebook for students and changemakers, Solutionary Workshops, and award-winning teacher resources to help educators and changemakers bring solutionary practices to students and communities so that together we can effectively solve local and global challenges. Zoe is a frequent keynote speaker at education and other conferences and has given six TEDx talks including her acclaimed TEDx, “The World Becomes What You Teach.” She is the author of seven books including The World Becomes What We Teach: Educating a Generation of Solutionaries; Nautilus silver medal winner Most Good, Least Harm, Moonbeam gold medal winner Claude and Medea, and Above All, Be Kind: Raising a Humane Child in Challenging Times. Zoe was named one of Maine Magazine's 50 independent leaders transforming their communities and the state and is the recipient of the Unity College Women in Environmental Leadership award. She was also a subject of the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series and received the Distinguished Alumnae Achievement Award from the Nightingale-Bamford School. She holds master's degrees from Harvard Divinity School and the University of Pennsylvania and was awarded an honorary doctorate from Valparaiso University.Full Show Notes and resources from episodeWake-Up Experience

“People can come to their own guilt around not wanting to be a part of that. But if we push it on them and say, “you should feel badly about supporting this,” that's where people shut down and stop hearing us.”In this episode…We cover alot. Caryn's an expert on strategic communication and marketing, and a long-time vegan and animal advocate, so we focus on delivering our message in a way that it can be received. Caryn GinsbergCaryn Ginsberg has more than two decades of experience helping animal protection groups and advocates move more people to action. She does this by sharing the most effective ways to get results, based on best practices in outreach, including using data to guide decisions.  Her nonprofit clients have included Animal Legal Defense Fund, Animal Rescue League of Boston, the ASPCA, the Fund for Animals, Farm Sanctuary, the HSUS and PCRM.In addition to consulting, Caryn designs infographics, including live, to make important ideas and information more useful and fun for advocates at any level. She also serves as board president for Faunalytics and as an advisor to the Institute for Humane Education and JewishVeg. She is a popular speaker at events and conferences, including Taking Action for Animals, Human Behaviour Change for Animal Welfare (U.K.), Animal Care Expo and the Animal Rights National Conference. Peter Singer called Caryn's book, Animal Impact, “the practical handbook every animal advocate should read.” Caryn taught strategic planning and marketing for Humane Society University as well as marketing in the MBA program at Johns Hopkins University. Prior to focusing on animal protection, she was marketing director of an $11B bank and consulted to a variety of businesses. She earned her AB in economics and math from Dartmouth College and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Resources from this episodePriority Visions -  http://priorityvisions.comFaunalytics - http://faunalytics.orgFaunalytics:How to Make and Keep a VeganA Summary Of Faunalytics' Study Of Current And Former Vegetarians And Vegans Going Vegan Or Vegetarian: Motivations & InfluencesAttitudes Towards Chickens & Fishes: A Study Of Brazil, Canada, China, & IndiaRequest customized notifications of new studies based on your area(s) of interestCorona to Collaboration, Innovation to Inclusion: Issues and Opportunities in Farmed Animal Advocacy (report summary)Foodstyles: The Missing Link in Plantbased Proselytizing, by Victoria MoranAnimal Impact - Secrets Proven to Achieve Results and Move the World *free digital download* Change of Heart: What Psychology Can Teach Us about Spreading Social ChangeThe Animal Activist's Handbook: Maximizing Our Positive Impact in Today's WorldFull episode notesWake Up Experience

This week survivor Mae shares her story. *Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence involving animals and animal abuse. **Resources:The Humane Society of the United States202-452-1100 or 866-720-2676Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.The American Pit Bull FoundationAPBF's mission is to promote responsible dog ownership through education, programming, and assistance. We do this four ways: through Humane Education, Outreach, Advocacy, and Shelter to Service.Helpful Phone Numbers:- Animal Care & Control: 311- ASPCA Poison Control: (888) 426-4435- Report Dog fighting: (877) TIP-HSUS**Something Was Wrong's theme song was originally composed by Glad Rags and is covered this season by Kenna and the Kings. Support and listen to Kenna and the Kings on  Spotify, YouTube, and check out their albums!

Should teachers teach their pupils what to think? Or how to think? The great English philosopher Michael Oakeshott says it's not so simple. Students certainly must learn how to think, but can only do so by learning about things in particular - in other words, by learning what to think. Jonathan and Ryan are joined to discuss this excellent Oakeshott lecture on learning and education by Dale Stenberg.The Davenant Institute: https://davenantinstitute.org/Pilgrim Faith Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pilgrim-faith-podcast/id1494222569Pietas Classical Christian: https://pietasclassical.com/Richard M. Gamble's The Great Tradition: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9781935191568Carl Trueman's Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9781433556333Alastair Roberts' blog: https://alastairadversaria.com/Donald Phillip Verene's The Art of Humane Education: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780801440397C.S. Lewis's An Experiment in Criticism: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9781107604728New Humanists is brought to you by the Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/Links may have referral codes, which earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. We encourage you, when possible, to use Bookshop.org for your book purchases, an online bookstore which supports local bookstores.Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

I bet you have heard many times that we should be teaching our students to solve real world problems, but…Have you ever been given specific strategies in order to make this happen? I am super excited to bring you all two amazing  guests, Zoe Weil and Steve Cochrane, they will share with us how to empower a generation of students!Zoe Weil is the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), where she created the first graduate programs in comprehensive Humane Education, linking human rights, environmental sustainability, and animal protection and offered online through an affiliation with Antioch University. Passionate about preparing young people to lead lives of joy and purpose, Steve Cochrane has had a remarkable journey through the field of education. It is a journey that has taken him from the campus of Princeton University, where he served as an admissions officer and an assistant dean of students, to the classroom of a public elementary school, where he had the privilege of teaching – and learning from – his fourth and fifth grade students.Let's dive into different tips to encourage students making changes in their community! Visit our website to read the transcript and download additional resources or, join our Facebook group here to connect with other teachers, engage in LIVE Q & A's with the TeacherGoals Podcast guests and discuss podcast episodes.You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website www.healthywealthyeducators.com  to learn more about different strategies to achieve your teaching goals!You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter. If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you are going to definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.

Joe and Ron chat with Zoe Weil, co-founder and president of The Institute For Humane Education. The Institute for Humane Education (IHE) offers graduate programs, training, and resources for teachers and changemakers looking to create a more just, humane, and sustainable future by educating about the interconnected issues of human rights, environmental sustainability, and animal protection and building a society of solutionaries. SHOW NOTES: https://wke.lt/w/s/YTT4Cl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacher-nerdz/support

In today's episode we connect with Dr. Sarah Bexell. Sarah teaches us about Humane Education and how it can promote equity in education and create safety within our relationships with humans, animals, and the environment. We explore the role attachment to place has on students and how it influences us. We also highlight how attachment to place can strengthen attunement and in turn promote learning. Sarah shares that teaching students to understand the need for individual personal care for all living things can have significant influences on their social and emotional growth. Sarah M. Bexell, PhD is the Director of Humane Education with the Institute for Human-Animal Connection and Clinical Associate Professor with the Graduate School of Social Work, both at the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA. Bexell is also a faculty member teaching Animal Protection for the Institute for Humane Education-Antioch University New England and Senior Advisor to the Education Department of the Chengdu Research Base for Giant Pandas, China. She teaches and does research in the areas of environmental and social sustainability and animal protection. Intro song: Poet's Row, Young Bones

November 19 2021 - Episode 73The Ignite EdTech Podcast with @mrkempnz1. Introduction2. Question for you - What sustainable practices do you have for EdTech in your school?3. EdTech Tool of the Week - Nearpod4. EdTech Tip of the Week - Sustainability for EdTech in Organisations5. Interview with Zoe Weil6. Win this weeks prizes (Zoe's Books) by going to bit.ly/edtechwin and completing the short form (Competition ends 9am SGT on Wednesday 24 November).7. Subscribe, Rate and ShareIf you have a question that you want answered on the podcast please emailinfo@igniteedtech.comConnect with Mark Quinn here or via email markquinn9129@gmail.com Links from PodcastZoe on Twitter and Humane Education on TwitterHumane Education WebsiteZoe's BookThe World Becomes What You Teach TedX via Zoe WeilHumane Education Solutionary FrameworkWorldwise Learning BookHumane Education Micro-credential ProgramNearpod Resources

What is humane education? Are there techniques you can use to get students to appreciate the great books? Jonathan and Ryan discuss Donald Phillip Verene's The Art of Humane Education, a powerful series of short letters about teaching, eloquence, the western canon, science and technology. And memes - don't forget about the memes.Donald Phillip Verene's The Art of Humane Education: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780801440397Jonathan Gregg's How to Escape the Hyperclassical Trap: https://ancientlanguage.com/how-to-escape-hyperclassical-trap/S.A. Dance's The Idea of a Classical School: https://ancientlanguage.com/the-idea-of-a-classical-school/Augustine's Confessions: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780199537822Peter Brown's Augustine of Hippo: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780520280410The New Thinkery podcast: https://thenewthinkery.com/Friedrich Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9781940177359Links may have referral codes, which earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. We encourage you to use Bookshop.org for your book purchases, an online bookstore which supports local bookstores.Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

What is Humane Education and how does it reveal the connection between violence towards pets and violence towards people? We talk with Wayside Waifs’ Humane Education Manager Ashley Stanley about it on this episode. Plus we discuss muzzles, the Austin cat declaw ban, and more! Show links: Want to be a Humane Educator? Check out Wayside's job openings! Austin, TX bans cat declaw Video captures moment hero dog stopped traffic during owner's seizure Help us keep pets and people together!

This segment originally aired on March 4, 2019.

Animal advocates in the Wood River Valley are anticipating the opening of a new adoption and education center. We talk with Jo-Anne Dixon, executive director and medical director of Mountain Humane in Hailey.