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Animal-Free Classrooms? PETA’s Hopes for Education in the Age of COVID-19
This fall, PETA hopes students returning to the classroom will find one thing missing: animals. Here’s why we must reshape and rethink education.
Animals in Danger of Being Left Behind Amid COVID-19 School Closings
As students and teachers head home to avoid spreading the highly contagious coronavirus, classroom “pets” and other animals housed on campus may go weeks without care.
These Comments About Betta Fish in the Classroom Show Why They Should Never Be Used as Class ‘Pets’
Betta fish are sensitive, complex beings—not teaching tools or classroom props.
Students Speak Up for Betta Fish: A Lesson in Citizenship and Social Justice
It’s easy to incorporate compassion for animals into your curriculum. Just take this kind teacher’s word for it!
Why Fish Make Sad Classroom ‘Pets’
A tank can never rival a fish’s natural habitat—and they don’t belong in your classroom.
Animal Companions
These Comments About Class ‘Pets’ Show That Animals Don’t Belong in a Classroom
FreeImages.com/Heilig SzabolcsThere’s no excuse for putting an animal at risk.
Compassionate Classroom Routines
Be prepared for whatever the school day throws at you with these kind practices.
Rabbits, Rodents, and Other Small Mammals Don’t Want to Be Your Class ‘Pets’
These animals suffer in the classroom. Here’s why.
How to Teach About Animals and Responsibility Without Class ‘Pets’
There are so many ways to teach students about responsibility and animal care WITHOUT keeping live animals in your classroom. Check out the alternatives!
The Dangers of Bringing Reptiles and Amphibians Into Your Classroom
Children becoming ill, animals suffering, and more. No kind teacher wants this.
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.
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.”
Animal Companions
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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“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