France is changing how it approaches animal welfare by starting with education instead of punishment. By including pet care in schools, the focus shifts to teaching children empathy and responsibility ...

Researchers at the American Humane Association found that having pets in classrooms provides numerous benefits to children. Caring for a classroom pet encourages responsibility and leadership, helps ...

BALDWIN, N.Y. -- This school year, more and more classroom pets are being incorporated into daily learning. Educators say animals are helping young children with coping skills. Besides offering social ...

Bugs often get a bad rap, but teacher Phil Dreste says insects, isopods, and spiders—the creepy-crawlies of horror movies—are actually a powerful teaching tool that can confer some of the same ...

Animals have always shared our planet, our homes, and sometimes even our emotions. While humans often see themselves as more intelligent beings, animals possess qualities that remind us of what truly ...

As we approach the holidays, it is easy to get caught up in the fast-paced and increasingly digital world around us. I am honored to be reminded of what matters through the eyes and touch of my animal ...