episode #1 : 7 July 2008

In the Classroom:
Humane Education vs. Humane Myths:

Compassion 101

Humane education helps raise a generation that cares, that realizes that what we do matters, not just to ourselves but also to everyone our lives touch; a generation that understands the connections between both our personal and cultural choices and the fate of other people, other species, and the Earth, and takes responsibility for creating a better world. Humane education promotes empathy and compassion towards all other species.



David Embry                         
MacGregor Elementary Teacher of the Year
Nominated for HISD Teacher of the Year

I consider my work in gardening instruction as one of my major contributions to education.  Every year, my students grow milkweed in the garden. We then transplant it in pots and create a walk-in butterfly atrium where students can observe the life stages of butterflies in the classroom. Last year, my students sang "Happy Birthday" as monarchs emerged from their chrysalises.  I love being a teacher and find it very rewarding.  I am often amazed that I actually get paid to perform a job that is challenging and yet so much fun. I can't imagine doing anything more important with my life. 

--David Embry

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Marilyn Mouradjian MSN, RN               
Full-Time Adjunct Faculty at Oakland University
School of Nursing in Michigan

She links compassion & health as she teaches mental health/psychiatric nursing to undergraduate students in Oakland University's accelerated nursing program (individuals already possessing at least one previous college degree).  She incorporated the animal/human link in her teaching and is also one of five instructors involved in the new online Animal Assisted Therapy program that starts in September, 2008.
email: mouradji@oakland.edu
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Dave Warwak                           
Tenured middle school teacher in Illinois
who was fired last fall for incorporating veganism in his art lessons.

Warwak says there was nothing inappropriate about distributing information on veganism.  He thinks it is inappropriate for the school to serve children recalled beef.  Warwak says that with all the school shootings that happened and the climate of schools today, something has to change. He believes Humane Education is what's needed – that is what is missing in schools today. Meat-eaters would like to keep veganism a secret from the public, especially the children.

384 lbs of meat from Westland was made into taco meat and fed to the children at Fox River Grove Middle School in April and May of 2007. You can confirm this with Jim Copp, Principal Consultant Division of Nutrition Programs and Support Services Illinois State Board of Education. Of course he will down play the risk - don't believe it! Although meat has been recalled, the children may have already been infected with a Prion particle from an infected animal. Scientists have suggested that the incubation for this encephalitis-like brain disease can be many years. Mad cow is like a ticking time bomb. Dave's web site: www.inslide.com ******************

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URGENT:
NEED ADOPTIVE HOMES AND DONATIONS FOR PIGS IN ORDER TO SAVE AS MANY ANIMALS AS POSSIBLE FROM THE MIDWEST FLOOD DISASTER.

Please, give to the Emergency Rescue Fund right now to help our lifesaving efforts and rescue these stranded, suffering animals.This rescue is urgent and every moment counts.  We, and the pigs, need your help right now.

http://www.farmsanctuary.org/

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Today's Show Co-Hosted

by David Embry

&

Shirley Wilkes-Johnson, producer

of Today's show

With other members of the

Vegan World Radio Collective

Kristen Lee Ohanyan, Anuj Shaw

 and pro tem board operation by Jerrilyn

 in the sound booth today

Vegan World Radio is heard on it's home station

Mondays @ 10 - 11am (CST) on Pacifica Radio,
KPFT-Houston, 90.1 FM
89.5 FM-Galveston






upcoming events

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courtesy of Society of Peace

Monday, July 7, 2008

Houston Health Association/Natural Hygiene Network Monthly Meeting Join members of the Houston Health Association/Natural Hygiene Network for their monthly meeting & presentation on Monday, July 7. The group meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 PM. The location is A Moveable Feast Cafe in Houston, where several vegetarian & vegan options are available. Mamiko is the organizer of this group. Please visit Houston Health Association to learn more, or call Mamiko at 713-622-6051.

Saturday, July 12, 2008 The Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) General Meeting in San Antonio, TX The Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) will be holding a general meeting on Saturday, July 12, 2008 in San Antonio, TX. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at Central Market from 2:30 - 4:00 PM. Come learn about THLN's mission and legislative agenda for the 2009 session and meet THLN's new Executive Director. For more information and directions to the meeting, click here.