Issues Facing Teachers

You may not realize it, but schools engage in a variety of activities that affect animals. Luckily, all educators have the ability to make a difference for animals. The following are some of the top ways in which educators can help reduce animal suffering:

• Cut Out Dissection
• Say No to Class 'Pets'
• Eliminate Chick-Hatching Programs
• Ban Cruel Field Trips
• Get Vegetarian Options Added to Your Cafeteria's Menu
• Fundraise Humanely
• Encourage Animal-Friendly Wardrobes
• Respond to Reports of Animal Abuse
• Speak Out Against the Canadian Seal Slaughter
• End Animal Livestock Programs
• Engage Students Through Community Service
• Incorporate Animal Rights Into Your Lessons
• Spread the Word About TeachKind
• Host a 'Change for Chained Dogs' Fundraiser at Your School

As always, remember that we're here to help. Experts on our staff can advise you on everything from planning animal-friendly field trips to cutting dissection out of your curriculum. Please feel free to contact us at Info@teachkind.org or 757-622-7382 with any questions or to ask for advice!