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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
