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 | Jul 1, 2026 | Arts Education, Creativity, International, Praise, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning
I’m sharing a recent podcast that I just did with my colleague and former student Nanvi Jhala about visual mapping and visual thinking. I’d love to hear your reactions. Do you find this useful? Would you use with your students? I’m intrigued with the way...
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...
