by lindanathan | Nov 3, 2026 | Arts Education, Books, Center for Artistry and Scholarship, Creativity, Democratic Eduation, Equity, International, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning
Recently, the five pillars of democratic education accompanied me to the Ontario Institute of Educational Studies (OISE) at the University of Toronto. I was here over a decade ago as the guest of Ruben Gaztambide-Fernandez, when he was finishing his study of arts high...
by lindanathan | Oct 22, 2026 | Arts Education, Boston Arts Academy, Center for Artistry and Scholarship, Creativity, Equity, Family/School Involvement, Literacy, Praise, Professional Development, School Visits
This video (circa 2008) just resurfaced and as I watched it (and marveled a bit at my younger self), I realized: some old ideas are still good ideas. The video was produced to share with teachers in England who were intrigued by the small schools movement in the...
by lindanathan | Feb 12, 2026 | Arts Education, Center for Artistry and Scholarship, Creativity, Equity, Family/School Involvement, Literacy, Praise, Professional Development, School Visits, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
This video captures project-based learning in action during CASA’s first semester as a STEAM-focused, democratic school in Lynn, MA. Project Days highlight hands-on learning rooted in creativity, collaboration, and student voice. The video was filmed and compiled by...
by lindanathan | Aug 3, 2025 | Books, Center for Artistry and Scholarship, Creativity, Family/School Involvement, International, Leadership Development, Literacy, Professional Development, School Visits, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
There is hope in the world and it’s coming from Mexico. A month ago, I facilitated a writing workshop with twenty-eight teachers and leaders from almost every state in Mexico. Each of these educators has received an award for innovation and excellence from Mexicanos...
by lindanathan | Jun 10, 2025 | Boston Arts Academy, Center for Artistry and Scholarship, Creativity, Equity, Family/School Involvement, Leadership Development, Literacy, Praise, Professional Development, School Visits, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
Historic photo of Barbara Henry teaching Ruby Bridges Principal Katie cook talks about Laura Today was one of those unforgettable days that remind me why I became an educator. I watched, bursting with pride, as my former high school student, Laura Londoño, now a...
by lindanathan | Jun 30, 2023 | Center for Artistry and Scholarship, Creativity, Family/School Involvement, Interdisciplinary Learning, International, Leadership Development, Professional Development, School Visits, Teaching and Learning
I first met Nieves Segovia in my HGSE class: Schools in Action. Her comments and questions about the schools we visited were always insightful. After one visit, I asked, “How is that you notice so much in every school we visit?” “I’ve spent a lot of time in...
