by lindanathan | Dec 11, 2024 | Books, Equity, International, Uncategorized
As the 2024 year comes to a close, I wanted to give a quick run down on a few activities and also share some thoughts. Our book Designing Democratic Schools and Learning Environments continues to be a resource to many all over the world. It has now reached over...
by lindanathan | Nov 7, 2024 | Equity, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
This fall, I’ve been in a lot of different schools, but I’ve encountered a similar theme: many teachers are struggling to find the value for PLCs or PLTs–whatever acronym you use to describe professional learning communities. Long before it had a name and a whole...
by lindanathan | Sep 8, 2024 | Arts Education, Creativity, Equity, Interdisciplinary Learning, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
Dear friends and colleagues, As the leaves begin to turn into the brilliant colors of fall, I wanted to share my whereabouts and musings with all of you. I hope that summer brought you time with family, friends, and new adventures. Certainly, the...
by lindanathan | Jun 7, 2024 | Boston Arts Academy, Creativity, Praise
In 2024, artist Cecilia Vásquez was commissioned to create an 8’x12’ abstract visual art piece in Boston Arts Academy’s lobby. The painting was recently unveiled in a public gathering. The red rose is Carmen; the pink one is me. The piece is a tribute to our founding...
by lindanathan | May 4, 2024 | Creativity, Equity, Interdisciplinary Learning, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
Happy to have participated in Deeper Learning 2024 in San Diego as a Den Speaker, along with my former student and current colleague Ayesha Hoda, and so many others I admire. The conference is an inspirational gathering of educators determined to create the schools...
