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There’s an Epidemic of Youth Violence Against Animals

Save lives with your lessons: Humane education can reach students before they hurt a human or an animal.

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100th Day of School Activities That Can Help Animals Everywhere

100 days of school = 100 chances to bring humane education to your classroom. 🙂

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Considering Doing a Chick-Hatching Project? Please Don’t.

For educational value, chick-hatching projects miss the mark. Here’s what to do if your school is planning one.

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6 Ways Your Class Can Help Homeless Animals

Learning how more than 6 million animals end up in shelters across the country every year can lead students to make lifesaving decisions.

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12 Cruelty-Free Teacher Hacks You’ll Love

These money-saving tips and tricks using everyday products will make every compassionate teacher’s life easier.

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Live Hermit Crabs’ Shells Crushed, Hundreds Dead at Pet Trade Supplier

Here’s yet another reason why hermit crabs should never be used as classroom “pets.”

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Meet the Winners of TeachKind’s 2016 Teacher Appreciation Contest!

These teachers are going above and beyond for animals. Check them out and let them inspire YOU to do the same!

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National Compassionate Classroom Report Cards

Did your district make the grade?

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What’s on Your 2015–2016 Humane Education Bucket List?

Every day, you have a brand-new chance to make a difference for animals. Choose your goals, and take our pledge to stay on track!

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Top Animal Rights Movies to Show in Class

Open your students’ eyes to the world of animal rights with these animal-friendly films.

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Make Dissection Digital!
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Cruelty-Free Classroom Cleaning Products

Make sure that the products you use in your classroom aren’t tested on animals.

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Kind Student Awards

Show your students how valuable their acts of kindness toward animals are with TeachKind’s Kind Student Awards!

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Top 7 Ways to Decorate Your Classroom

Share your love for animals and make your classroom look awesome by incorporating some of TeachKind’s fun classroom decorating tips!

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What’s the Problem With Classroom ‘Pets’?

Thinking about getting a classroom “pet”? Think again. Find out why the classroom is NOT a good place for animals.

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Teach the Importance of Community Service

Teach your students to help others by encouraging them to do community service.

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Epidemic: Kids Hurting Animals
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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind

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