Classroom as a cage sparks debate on classroom pets
Charles J. Shields ponders animals in classrooms, weighing educational value against captivity and welfare. He recalls escaped iguanas and hermit crabs, critiques confinement, and notes a growing animal rights club while pondering what students learn beyond science. The piece reflects a columnist’s evolving stance on humane treatment and education.
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