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NAVS Unveils New Science Curriculum at Educator Conference

In July, NAVS took part in the National Science Teaching Association’s (NSTA’s) National Conference in Chicago. At the conference, NAVS staff members offered information about the humane education resources offered…

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Ever Heard of a “Build-a-Body” Workshop?

“It’s good to be back in person.” That’s what J.P. Theriault told the NAVS team during Anatomy in Clay’s professional development session at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). J.P.…

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Sanctuary Spotlight: Meet Kera 

In the summer of 2020, A Pathway to Hope, an animal rescue group in North Haledon, New Jersey, reached out to NAVS to request emergency assistance for Kera, a Siberian…

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4,000 Reasons to Smile!

It is not every day that the best possible outcome prevails, but that is exactly what is unfolding in Virginia right now as a band of organizations are working together…

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Legislative Victories—a Mid-Year Update

Halfway through 2022, we have many reasons to celebrate our progress on behalf of animals. Here’s where things stand now—and where we need to go next. HUMANE COSMETICSFollowing a blockbuster…

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NAVS Awards Inaugural BioLEAP Classroom Grants

In June of 2022, NAVS awarded our first-ever BioLEAP Classroom Grants to eight teachers who are planning to implement humane education tools in their curriculum during the 2022-2023 school year.…

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Gallup Poll Shows Promise for Animals

For more than two decades, the annual Values and Beliefs survey conducted by Gallup has been tracking the feelings of the American public on a range of issues, including a…

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BioLEAP Classroom Grants Will Help Educators Teach Humane Science

NAVS created BioLEAP.org to help connect teachers to the perfect dissection replacement tools for their students. Many such humane solutions can be used year after year, unlike traditional dissection, which…

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IFER Fellowship Recipient Shares Research Insights at Annual Society of Toxicology Conference

First year International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER) fellowship recipient Ishita Virmani was given an incredible opportunity this past March to attend the annual Society of Toxicology (SOT) conference in…

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Meet NAVS’ 2022 Humane Science Award Winners

This spring marked the 20th year of NAVS presenting its Humane Science Award at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)—the world’s largest high school science competition. This award…