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 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Arts Education, Equity, Leadership Development, Literacy, Praise, Professional Development, School Visits, Teaching and Learning
I had the privilege of visiting Lawrence High School (LHS) along with colleagues from Lynn Public Schools and Harvard Graduate School of Education. Even though the campus is huge, with over 3,000 students, there is a sense of calmness, connection and purpose inside....
by lindanathan | Nov 22, 2023 | Arts Education, Books, Creativity, Family/School Involvement, Interdisciplinary Learning, Leadership Development, Literacy, Praise, Professional Development, School Visits, Teaching and Learning
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...
by lindanathan | Nov 2, 2023 | Equity, Family/School Involvement, Leadership Development, Literacy, Praise, School Visits, Teaching and Learning
I’ve been visiting a lot of urban schools in Massachusetts these past few months. (The term “urban” in this context is code for a school that is located in a city where many students are poor, black or brown, often recent immigrants, and where decently paid entry...
by lindanathan | Aug 30, 2023 | Creativity, Equity, Leadership Development, Praise, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning
Exciting news! Today, we awarded three members of the Perrone Sizer Institute for Creative Leadership Carmen M. Torres Scholarship for Emerging Latine Leaders. Congratulations to Melissa Alvarez, from Revere, and Nancy Uribe, and Christine Brito from Somerville. Their...
