by lindanathan | May 4, 2024 | Creativity, Equity, Interdisciplinary Learning, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized
Happy to have participated in Deeper Learning 2024 in San Diego as a Den Speaker, along with my former student and current colleague Ayesha Hoda, and so many others I admire. The conference is an inspirational gathering of educators determined to create the schools...
by lindanathan | Nov 15, 2021 | Creativity, Equity, Interdisciplinary Learning, Leadership Development, Literacy, Praise, Professional Development, School Visits, Teaching and Learning
COVID19 has blanketed so many students and families in frustration, despair, and disappointment. Recently I visited 360 High School in Providence, Rhode Island and found hope, optimism, and a sense of possibilities. Started seven years ago with Carnegie Foundation...
by lindanathan | Jul 10, 2012 | Arts Education, Interdisciplinary Learning, Teaching and Learning
During the last week of the school year, thanks to the support of the National Science Foundation (NSF) and TERC, we were able to select three artist-engineers to work with our 9th grade Engineering classes for “Design Comes Alive.” The projects culminated...
by lindanathan | Jul 3, 2012 | Arts Education, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning
On Saturday, June 23, we celebrated a remarkable woman and educator as she retired from BAA: Fernadina Chan. I have the privilege of working with some of the most amazing teachers at Boston Arts Academy, and it was an honor to celebrate Fern at The Boston Conservatory...
by lindanathan | May 8, 2012 | Arts Education, Teaching and Learning
One of the ten common principles of the Coalition of Essential Schools is personalization. This is explained as: “Teaching and learning should be personalized to the maximum feasible extent… the goal is that no teacher has direct responsibility for more than 80...
