ARTICLES BY ZOE:

As a pioneer in the comprehensive humane education movement and the co-founder of the Institute for Humane Education, Zoe has written numerous articles (in addition to her books) about humane education. You can read a sampling of her publications below.

“The World Becomes What You Teach: Education for a Peaceful, Sustainable, and Humane World.” (PDF) From Turning Points: 27 Visionaries in Education Tell Their Own Stories, edited by Jerry Mintz & Carlo Ricci. AERO (Alternative Education Resource Organization), 2009.

In this essay Zoe shares her own educational experiences and evolution and offers a vision of what education should be for.

“How to Be a Good Human.” (HTML) From The Good Human blog, June 15, 2009.

In this guest blog post, Zoe writes about the challenges in being a consistently good human and offers strategies for making MOGO choices.

“What is Schooling For?” (HTML) From The Good Human blog, June 1, 2009.

In this guest post, Zoe outlines some of the problems with our current educational system and offers a new paradigm for thinking about what education is truly for.

“Choice Words.” (PDF) From Body + Soul magazine, April 2009.

A quote from Zoe’s new book, Most Good, Least Harm: A Simple Principle for a Better World and Meaningful Life was published in the April 2009 issue of Body + Soul.

“Living Simply By Necessity and Choice.” (PDF) From Earth Matters, Winter 2008/2009

Using IHE’s Executive Director, Khalif Williams, as an example, Zoe talks about how to reframe your life, embrace simplicity and community, and thrive with less.

“Only Connect.” (PDF) From O Magazine, December 2008.

A quote from Zoe’s new book, Most Good, Least Harm: A Simple Principle for a Better World and Meaningful Life was published in O Magazine.

“Raising Humane Children.” (PDF) From AV Magazine, Summer 2007.

Zoe writes about the challenges of raising humane children in a culture that doesn’t value animals as individuals and gives suggestions for how to cope.

“Changing the World Through Education.”(PDF) From Satya, April/May 2007.

“The form of activism underlying all others, which has the power to save, restore and make this beleaguered world humane, is education.” In this article, Zoe encourages activists to adopt teaching humane education as an important and essential tool for helping transform the world.

“Every Life of Value: Humane Education for a Peaceful and Sustainable World.” (PDF) From Living a Life of Value, edited by Jason A. Merchey. Values of the Wise Press, 2006.

“The times we live in call upon us to make the acquisition of relevant knowledge, skills, and commitment to living ethically, sustainably, and peaceably on this planet the very purpose of education.” What does humane education of this magnitude look like and how do we manifest it?

“Humane Education for a Peaceful and Sustainable World.”(PDF) From Canadian Teacher Magazine, Spring 2006.

Zoe explores the power and importance of incorporating humane education into the lives of students.

“How the Animal Movement Can Succeed.” (PDF) From Satya, June 2005.

Zoe gives suggestions for how the animal protection movement can become more effective in positively influencing others.

“I Married a Vivisector.” (PDF) From Satya, August 2004.

Zoe shares how meeting, and eventually marrying, a researcher led her to learn about building bridges and practicing compassionate, active listening.

“Begin with Children.”  From Satya, November 2002.

Zoe explains the concept and power of comprehensive humane education and shares how it can be used to positively transform the world.

ARTICLES/INTERVIEWS WITH ZOE:

Zoe has also been interviewed extensively. Below are sample articles and interviews with her.

Animal Voices Radio interview. CFRO 102.7 FM in Vancouver, B.C. January 15, 2010.

Zoe talks about humane education and MOGO (Most Good) choices, and the power of both to create a just, compassionate, sustainable world.

“Learn MOGO for a Better World and a Meaningful Life” interview. KBOO 90.7 FM in Portland, Oregon. November 25, 2009.

Zoe discusses the MOGO principle as an important tool for cultivating a meaningful, joyful life of integrity, while helping create a humane world.

“Canvas or Plastic? Weil Engages Others to Make Conscious Choices.” From The Weekly Packet. August 13, 2009.

In this article, reporter Carolyn Coe talks about IHE President, Zoe Weil, and the MOGO principle that she uses to help others make choices that do the most good and least harm for all.

“Surry Author Promotes Ethical Living.” From The Working Waterfront. May 2009.

This article offers a profile of Zoe and her work with humane education and MOGO living.

Voices radio interview. WERU 89.9 FM in Blue Hill, Maine. March 17, 2009.

In this radio interview, Zoe talks about the MOGO principle and her book Most Good, Least Harm: A Simple Principle for a Better World and Meaningful Life.

AM Northwest Interview. From KATU TV in Portland, Oregon. February 6, 2009.

Zoe talks about the MOGO principle and the importance of making choices that do the most good and least harm for all.

KEAR Radio Interview. From KEAR 610 San Francisco’s “Community Involvement” program. November 10-11, 2008. (Click on links below to hear the interview.)

Listen to Zoe Weil KEAR Interview, Segment 1

Listen to Zoe Weil KEAR Interview, Segment 2

Zoe is interviewed for KEAR’s “Community Involvement” segment, talking about the Institute for Humane Education, the MOGO Principle and humane education.

Radio interview. From The Dr. Pat Show. July 1, 2008.

In this radio interview, Zoe talks about her books and about the power of humane education and humane living.

Weekend Voices radio interview. From WERU 89.9 FM in Blue Hill, Maine. February 2, 2008.

This radio interview with Zoe explores the role of education in helping to solve global, systemic problems while creating a more healthy and just society.

“Zoe Weil: Idealist, Teacher, Writer.”(PDF) From The Weekly Packet, November 8, 2007.

This article explores Zoe’s humane education work and the various books she has written.

Lime.com Radio Interview. From “It’s All Good.” February 16, 2007.

Listen to Zoe’s Lime.com Interview, Segment 1

Listen to Zoe’s Lime.com Interview, Segment 2

Listen to Zoe’s Lime.com Interview, Segment 3

Listen to Zoe’s Lime.com Interview, Segment 4

Claire Papin, host of “It’s All Good” on Lime.com speaks with IHE’s President, Zoe Weil, about tips and tools for nurturing a more humane child.

“Is Compassion the New Black? Teaching Kindness Could Be All the Rage in Your Child’s School.” (PDF) From The Brooklyn Rail, July/August 2006.

Is humane education only for the rich? Is it U.S.-centric? Does it promote an agenda? Author Anne Pelletier explores these issues and more through an interview with Zoe.

“Growing Up Humane.” From Best Friends Network Guest Blog, August 7-11, 2006.

During the week of August 7-11, 2006, Zoe answered questions (via blog) about humane education, humane living, and raising humane children. (Click on the “next” arrow to read the questions, answers and comments posted throughout the week.)

“Inspiring Education: The Satya Interview with Zoe Weil.“ (PDF) From Satya, June/July 2006.

How can we be inspired in a world where it is nearly impossible to…do practically anything without having to worry about the ethical, political, economic and cultural ramifications?” Zoe talks with Satya about the power of humane education.

Above All Be Kind radio interview From Family Matters, April 20, 2006.

Listen to a radio interview with Zoe about her book, Above All, Be Kind. (Once at the page, click on the Pod icon to start the interview.)

The Power and Promise of Humane Education Video Interview From  the Books of Our Time television program, Massachusetts School of Law, October 23, 2005.

View an hour-long interview with Zoe, talking about her book, The Power and Promise of Humane Education.

Above All, Be Kind interview From Original Play, Spring 2004.

Read an interview with Zoe about her book, Above All, Be Kind.

“Weil’s Ways: Surry Educator Advocates Compassion….” (PDF) From Bangor Daily News, February 2, 2004.

This article profiles Zoe’s book, Above All, Be Kind, and touches upon her humane education work and humane parenting issues.