AWI Quarterly Term Archive
Humane Education
Madison’s Mission: No Mutt Left Behind
Companion AnimalsAWI Scholarship recipient Madison Kossow founded Mission Mutt Dog Rescue to tackle the pet overpopulation crisis one pup at a time. For Madison Kossow, the greatest benefit of attending virtual...
AWI Donates Children’s Books to Teach Humane Education in Puerto Rico
Beneath “a sliver of moon, no wider than a cat’s whisker,” Kamie the cat navigates frightening city streets, back alleys, and an animal shelter to find her way home. In...
AWI Wins Educator’s Choice Award
At the annual Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE) Educator’s Choice Awards in April, AWI took home the top prize in the category “Best Education Resources” for our suite of lesson plans...
Dissection Alternative Plans Now Available
AWI recently added several dissection alternative lessons to the collection of free educational materials available on our website, as well as to our page on the Teachers Pay Teachers website....
Apply for an AWI Scholarship: Tell What Inspired Your Desire to Help Animals
AWI launched its scholarship program in December 2019. To date, we have provided 50 scholarships totaling $114,000. Available to graduating high school seniors entering college, the scholarship is intended to...
Avian Advocates Occupy Top Perches in Voice for Animals Contest
Since 2010, AWI has partnered with the Humane Education Network for the student contest “A Voice for Animals.” Each year, our judges take on the challenging task of choosing the...
Students: Raise Your Voice for Animals!
The annual “A Voice for Animals” contest is open now through May 21. As in past years, AWI has partnered with the Humane Education Network to offer students around the...
A Warbler’s Journey
Terrestrial WildlifeA Warbler’s Journey, written by Pennsylvania naturalist Scott Weidensaul and illustrated by Nancy Lane, is a beautiful and informative book. Through the travels of the yellow warbler, readers learn about...
Contest Showcases Efforts of Youth to Advance Animal Welfare
On July 31, AWI and the Humane Education Network announced the winners of the 2022 “A Voice for Animals” contest. As in prior years, students were free to choose their...
AWI Scholarship Recipients Pursue Education with Animals in Mind
The ever-rising cost of a college education can be daunting—particularly if you plan to enter fields involving animal care, conservation, and/or advocacy, where love of animals and dedication to the...