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Educators, get refreshed & revitalized with our special 4-week intensive online course, Teaching for a Positive Future, which starts July 9. We only have a few spots left. Get new ideas and insights for helping your students become leaders and changemakers and connect with like-minded educators in a safe and supportive environment. Sign up now. For an in-person experience that will help you more deeply align your life with your values and gain skills for becoming a more joyful and effective changemaker, sign up for our MOGO (most good) Workshop on July 14 at IHE's campus in Surry, Maine. You'll leave inspired, refreshed, and more connected and confident. Sign up now. |
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10 TIPS FOR TALKING WITH LOVED ONES ABOUT GLOBAL ISSUES
 Often when we learn about cruelty or injustice, we become energized to educate others about the issue and passionate to inspire them to make positive changes themselves. But how do we talk with our loved ones about important global issues without provoking them to feel defensive or want to cover their ears and run away? Here are 10 tips. |
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HUMANE ISSUES IN THE NEWS: FARM BILL
 Every five years an issue comes around that affects not only every child, woman and man in the U.S., but also nonhuman animals, our environment, and people around the world. The Farm Bill. It's an important piece of legislation that concerned citizens should be informed about. Here are a few resources that can help.
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WHAT WE SEE DEPENDS ON WHAT WE LOOK FOR
 Recently I came across this quote: "What we see depends mainly on what we look for." (John Lubbock)
It reminded me of the powerful story, based on a West African folktale, that Mary Pat Champeau, director of education, shares every summer at IHE's student residency. Read more.
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THE FUTURE I WANT
More than 200 people around the world entered TckTckTck's Date with History competition for a chance to tell world leaders at the Rio Earth Summit this month about the future they want. The entry by 17-year-old Brittany Trilford of Wellington, New Zealand, was chosen as the winner. Her impassioned call for action highlights the important role education plays in creating a better world. Watch the video:
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AN OPEN THANK YOU LETTER TO TEACHERS
 Recently Zoe wrote an open thank you letter to teachers, which was published on the progressive news site, Common Dreams.
"Dear Teachers, Another school year is over and there's a good chance you haven't been thanked for another year's hard work."
Read all of Zoe's thank you letter.
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IHE BOARD RETREATS TO STRATEGIZE FOR THE FUTURE
 IHE's board of directors gathered at IHE's campus this month to do some strategic planning for the future. The board also welcomed three new members -- Shawn Sweeney, Mark Heimann and Paul Gorski -- and offered a special thank you to retiring board members Callie Curtis, Sheb Bishop, and Bonnie Tai.
Pictured above from left are Barb Robidoux, Paul Gorski, executive director Sarah Speare, board chair Barbara Fiore, Robert Shetterly, IHE president, Zoe Weil, Deb Noone, Mark Heimann, and Shawn Sweeney. Not pictured is Shannara Gillman.
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