Institute for Humane Education

07/08/2026

Will you be joining us next week for our next online Humane Education Check-In gathering? On 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗘𝗧, we'll come together to discuss school mandates.

Humane education mandates require schools to teach things like empathy, animal protection, and environmental responsibility—though the scope and strictness of the laws differ by state. For example, while New York State has had a century-old law requiring this instruction, enforcement has been inconsistent. Globally, international policies and select countries have formalized or begun considering similar requirements.

How big of a leverage point are these mandates? What’s working and what’s not? Are educators in places with mandates required to/supported in providing lessons that consider humans, (all) animals, and the environment?

In this gathering, we’ll hear from a few people who are focused on this avenue for expanding the field of humane education before we open the floor for questions and discussion. We hope you'll join us!

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/44oEaNs

04/08/2026

What a privilege to receive the Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE)'s 2026 Educator's Choice Award for Best Professional Development Opportunity in Humane Education!!

Thank you to everyone who voted for us! We are so grateful. If you'd like to learn more about the work that we do and the programs and resources we offer, you'll find it all here: https://humaneeducation.org/

04/08/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝘀: MA Student Jessica Navarro is Putting HEART into Animal Services

In our latest newsletter, we shared a story about how Jessica, currently in our MA program, is bringing a humane education lens to EL Paso Animal Services—including developing courses for parents built around the parent-child-animal relationship to help families build more compassionate households.

At this year's Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE) conference, Jessica presented on a collaboration with local organizations and the municipal animal shelter EPAS's HEART program, which supports people experiencing homelessness as well as their companion animals. A key takeaway: People receiving services can become humane educators themselves, passing what they've learned back into their community. It's exactly the kind of ripple effect we love to see 💙

If you'd like to learn more about humane education and how a graduate degree in the field can help move you closer towards the work you want to do in the world, we'd love for you to join our 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 happening this 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟳, 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗘𝗧.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4yvq6PM

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Antioch University Antioch University New England

29/07/2026

The latest episode of Solutionary Voices is out!

Richard Lang offers a simple invitation: look for yourself. Through the Headless Way, he helps us explore what it means to be open to the world and each other rather than separate. This episode is a beautiful reminder that presence, compassion, and clear seeing may be among the deepest roots of solutionary change. Plus, we get to hear Richard’s joyful laugh, his melodious voice, and his recitation of a short poem so wise and true it’s stayed with me ever since I first heard him recite it.

Watch and listen to episode 22 of Solutionary Voices on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming platforms.

Links in the comments 🔗👇

13/07/2026

We have so much to celebrate at IHE! 🎉

Not only have we just celebrated our 30th anniversary as an organization, but today we celebrate Zoe Weil’s birthday, one of IHE’s co-founders whose dream of a better world started it all.

Thirty years ago, Zoe and Rae Sikora had a vision. As humane educators who had witnessed thousands of people become transformed in deeply positive ways when they learned how they could make a difference for people, animals, and the environment, Zoe and Rae imagined an organization that promoted the field of humane education; prepared people to be humane educators; and offered humane education programs. And so, in 1996, they co-founded the Institute for Humane Education!

To commemorate our 30th anniversary, please enjoy our special episode of the Solutionary Voices podcast where Zoe and Rae reflect on more than four decades of humane education rooted in compassion for all life, and remind us that things really can change when we show up with love.

Find the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dtarg8kd

05/07/2026

Join us in celebrating IHE's 30th anniversary!

In this anniversary edition, we reflect on when and why IHE was founded as we celebrate three decades of global impact through education. Plus, we have a special Solutionary Voices podcast episode with IHE co-founders Zoe Weil and Rae Sikora who take us back to where it all started. You don’t want to miss this walk down memory lane!

Read the full issue: https://bit.ly/4p6DrtI