France is changing how it approaches animal welfare by starting with education instead of punishment. By including pet care ...

Patty Montone has a big heart and an even bigger love for animals and teaching. In her retirement, she has combined these interests as a volunteer Pet Professor for the Animal Protective Foundation ...

GREENFIELD, Ind. (AP) — On a recent afternoon, students in Lynn Hartley's fourth-grade class were given a special assignment: Describe Flapjack. The students gathered in a circle with their iPads.

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 ...

There are countless lessons to learn in life, but some of the most profound ones come from the animals we share our lives with. Dogs, in particular, have extraordinary potential to teach us important ...

Having a family pet can bring great joy for children and create wonderful childhood memories. Even better are the developmental benefits for children that come with caring for a pet. Owning a pet, ...