Democratic Schools in Mexico: Writing our Stories

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...

Empowering Students Through School Libraries: from Designing Democratic Schools and Learning Environments

Author, Deborah Froggatt There are many reasons to highlight the impact of libraries in shaping more democratic, inclusive and equitable high-quality schools. In her chapter, Deborah Froggatt, retired Director of Library Services in Boston Public Schools, claims that...

Move Over: The HOMies Have Landed!

Here’s the current reality: 1/3 of teachers are currently thinking about leaving their jobs and education professionals report worse well-being than other professionals (Bryant et al., 2023). Teachers of color are more likely to leave the profession and well-being is...

Spotlight on Siamack Zahedi – One Study at a Time: Research in the Indian Context

Recently, I caught up with Siamack Zahedi, one of our chapter authors for our upcoming book, Designing Democratic Schools and Learning Environments: A Global Perspective.  I wanted to better understand how Sia (as he is often called) came to be so passionate...