by lindanathan | Apr 12, 2026 | Arts Education, Creativity, Leadership Development, Praise, School Visits, Teaching and Learning
Democratic practices matter– in our communities and our schools. Democratic education upholds the following ideas: Democratic education emphasizes the open flow of ideas, choices, and perspectives, regardless of their popularity. Democratic education holds...
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 | Dec 11, 2025 | Books, Creativity, Equity, Family/School Involvement, Interdisciplinary Learning, International, Leadership Development, Literacy, Praise, Professional Development, School Visits, Teaching and Learning
Our new book! Even as we creep towards the darkest days of the year in the Northern hemisphere, I continue to find light and hope. I have just returned from Mexico where a new publication Escuelas Democraticas: Una Perspectiva desde Mexico premiered at the...
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...
