At the turn of the 21st century, Art Pearl and Tony Knight published a trailblazing volume, The Democratic Classroom: Theory to Inform Practice. In this episode, two of Dr. Pearl's former students discuss his influence on their views and careers, and the potential of democratic education to empower students, foster problem solving, and build strong citizens. Join Dr. Divya Bheda and her guest, Dr. Robin Harwick, founder of The Pearl Remote Democratic School. 

Tune in to learn about: 

• The principles of democratic education 
• The mental health and social benefits of the democratic classroom 
• The skillsets that you need to implement these principles 
• Practical strategies and techniques to apply in your classroom, whether K-12 or higher ed 
• Resources to learn more and network with other educators who are adopting democratic education