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Welcome to EmpowerED by APHE, a blog for humane educators, advocates, and anyone working to build a more compassionate world through education. Here you'll find content from practitioners and researchers across the field, covering research, media reviews, lesson plans, and more. We invite you to be part of the conversation by submitting your own article and adding your perspective to the collection.

Language And The Animal Experience: Shifting To Compassionate Discourse

By: Jesika Keener, EdD

Humane Alternatives for Chick Hatching

By: Mary Miller

What Do You Mean They’re Here For A Week: Planning, Coordinating, and Hosting Summer Camp for Elementary and Middle School Kids

By: Dayna Verhey

Green Minds: Practical Ways to Cultivate Environmental Care in Young Children

By: Temilola Oyenuga

Using Zones of Regulation to Support Perspective-Taking and Empathy for Animals

By: Alyssa Catholdi

Leave it BEE! Helping Native Bees Also Helps Other Native Wildlife!

By: Karen Verderame

As Fall Approaches: Reflection, Renewal, and a Sweet Treat for the Season

By: Caroline Kelley

Helping Odd Dogs Feel at Home: Why the 3/3/3 Rule Matters

By: Leia Barrett, Ph.D

Program Spotlight: Tot Tuesday

By: Lauran Skelton

President's Pen- June 2025

By: Kylie Wiest

Embracing Every Child: Diverse and Inclusive Humane Education Books

By: Bianca Byrne

Processing Companion Animal Death with Children

By: Emily Strongin

Show Your Appreciation: Volunteer Recognition

By: Katie Campbell & Chelsea Poteet

Finding the Wonder, Nurturing the Love

By: Elizabeth Mills

President's Pen- January 2025

By: Melissa Logan

Beyond the Warm & Fuzzy: Benefits of Humane Education for Ages 5-8 Years

By: Lisa Wiehebrink

America's Wolf

By: Mary Miller

Cold-Weather Books to Warm Up Your Programs

By: Heidi Colonna

Program Spotlight: Humane Society of Southern Arizona's Youth Internships

By: Monica Kothe

Little Learners: How to Incorporate Programming for Our Youngest Animal Lovers

By: Alicia Haley

Social Stories: Applications in HE

By: Nick Kohner

Program Spotlight: Farm Sanctuary Humane Education

Contributors: Jessie Miller, Emily Tronetti, & Mary Miller

Creating Compassionate Leaders: A Humane Education Graduate Course

By: Dr. Sarah Straub

Camp Reboot: Strategies to Get Through the Mid-Summer Slump

By: Ashley Stanley

A Home for Goddesses and Dogs Review

By: Debbie Duel

Positive Youth Development

By: Heather Franco

President's Pen: May 2024

By: Melissa Logan

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