Empathy in Action: The Power of Kind News™
December 30th, 2023
By Amelia Saris, Kind News™ Manager
You may already know our Kind News magazine for kids, with its heartwarming animal rescue stories, pet care tips, cool critter facts, and inspiring young humane heroes doing amazing things for animals. But what you may not know is the impact it is making around the country. In 2023 over 3,300 classrooms were adopted or sponsored with the magazine, supporting over 90,000 children! From coast to coast and in between, the magazine is motivating kids to give their love and compassion to animals. Read on for what teachers have to say:
From the east…
📍 Monroeville, New Jersey
“Kind News has been a wonderful addition to my independent choice reading program. It inspires students, especially those who love animals, to consider different career opportunities in their future.”
– Jennifer Knox, grades 6-8 English/Language Arts teacher
📍 Washington, DC
“Kind News is just what you need to bring cheer to any day! It is great for all ages!”
– Yuliya Yeremenko, grades 5-8 teacher
📍 Spring Lake, North Carolina
“My students love these positive passages about animals, people, and kindness. They are always excited to get another [issue]!!!”
– Kasey Graf, second grade teacher
📍 Boca Raton, Florida
“My students love Kind News. It teaches kids to be kind and helpful to all living creatures.”
– Stephanie Sanders, second grade teacher
…to the west…
📍 Chester, California
“My students and I love Kind News because they can see and read about kids their age doing amazing things!!”
– Lara Twitchell, third grade teacher
📍 Fremont, California
“I love having Kind News in my classroom! It’s both educational and inspirational. The stories shared give students the ability to learn, question, and be curious about the world around them.”
– Cara Coleman, third grade teacher
📍 Elk Grove, California
“This is a wonderful magazine for students to read about other kids and their experiences with animals. Kind News teaches compassion and empathy and I love that it can be used in our Google Classroom.”
– Wendy Chang, second grade teacher
…and in between!
📍 Joliet, Illinois
“Kind News brings the animal kingdom into my classroom. My students enjoy reading, hearing, seeing and connecting with students like them, and most importantly how to respect and love animals. Many of my students may never visit a zoo or an animal sanctuary, and Kind News has brought this unique experience to them.”
– Pam Ellis, grades K-4 teacher
📍 Sherwood, Ohio
“Kind News is a great resource for our students to consider the well-being of others. It was a great starter for class discussions that led to a service project with our local animal shelter!”
– Trisha Schlachter, middle school science teacher
📍 Brownsville, Texas
“When we started reading Kind News in class, my students found a new spark to caring for animals. We had so many interesting conversations on topics about the articles we read. We took a virtual tour through Yellowstone National Park and spoke with a park ranger. Students learned about the responsibilities of different animals and how to care for them. Kind News should be in every classroom!”
– Elizabeth Quiñones, fourth grade teacher
📍 Neenah, Wisconsin
“I like how Kind News highlights a variety of individuals helping or assisting animals. Sometimes the ways are unique ones that students have not heard about or thought about. I believe the stories help to develop empathy in my students and lead them to think of ways to help the natural world!!”
– Jill Dujardin, third grade teacher
We need your help to continue spreading kindness! We have over 50 classrooms waiting to be sponsored with the magazine: Visit our Adopt-a-Classroom form to help, or subscribe for a teacher you know at KindNews.org/subscribe!
