--- title: "Democratic Education & Global Teaching Insights | SchoolScape" description: "Explore our global work in Democratic Education. Join our international dialogues, attend webinars, and bring progressive, child-centered teaching to your school." canonical: https://mytribe.in/schoolscapeedu/educational-consulting-for-schools-organizations/global-reach-democratic-education last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Global Democratic Education & International Collaboration Tribe Verified · Active partners in international education conferences. By [SchoolScape](https://mytribe.in/schoolscapeedu) · Consulting available online, at Cooke Town center, or on-site across India · ₹20K per day (estimate) Part of [Educational Consulting for Schools & Organizations](https://mytribe.in/schoolscapeedu/educational-consulting-for-schools-organizations). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/schoolscapeedu/educational-consulting-for-schools-organizations/gallery) We bridge the gap between global democratic education movements and local classrooms, hosting international dialogues that empower educators to foster true student agency. ## Photos and videos - ![Our faculty member, Nisha Dias, presenting at the Asia-Pacific Democratic Education Conference (APDEC) in Indonesia. We believe in creating learning environments that honor each child's individuality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c6ce975e-f868-4790-84f6-5a03bb0c45a7) - [Video: A glimpse into a free webinar we hosted with the organizers of the International Democratic Education Conference (IDEC) in Belgium, discussing the agenda and vision for the event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2b2d7db-4185-4190-ac4e-af15031fc139) - ![The poster for our "Meet the Speakers" webinar for IDEC 2025, featuring a panel of global leaders in democratic education.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/666fa402-f47a-4020-bba9-a89a8d9a3193) - ![A moment of connection and shared purpose at the Quest office in Brussels, as our founder meets with the organizing team for IDEC 2025.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f1b785d-3c76-4621-8221-5147ad72a99c) - ![The team from Quest, an organization committed to child rights, shares a meal with our founder while planning for the upcoming IDEC conference in Belgium.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/822fa19c-5fc3-4b9b-8194-5615ea84a85a) - ![Our founder, Amukta Mahapatra, with Marie Pons from the IDEC organizing team outside the Quest office in Brussels.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97ad8cbd-6b38-4a21-899a-ca9ef0343582) - ![The full team from Quest and the IDEC organizers, a vibrant group of changemakers dedicated to democratic education.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a0d9dc20-c32f-4d29-a29f-2c0bd64aa944) - ![A selfie capturing the collaborative spirit between our founder and Kenny Vranken of the IDEC 2025 organizing team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/301ffdb0-61c1-477d-be51-ee57bfd94f7e) - ![The poster for our introductory webinar on Democratic Education, held in collaboration with the IDEC team to foster a culture of dialogue.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2de5cd6-d10f-4360-b1fc-a76ed3ea93e7) - ![Our founder, Amukta Mahapatra, with fellow panelists at a workshop conducted by the Spastics Society of Karnataka in collaboration with the American Montessori Society.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30c34637-f3f0-4607-8b0f-1c8a1a0ffd67) - ![A group photo with all the participants and panelists at the Spastics Society of Karnataka workshop, a wonderful gathering of educators dedicated to inclusive learning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81640a9c-a68d-44ce-b5ca-adaed85d8853) - ![The panel discussion in progress at the Spastics Society of Karnataka. We shared insights on how Montessori pedagogy can be flexibly implemented in any setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/165ccf81-c197-4fdf-b815-287aeafbfd10) - ![Another view of the engaging panel discussion on topics like the impact of India on Dr. Montessori and the importance of observing the child.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/49048f62-b07f-4e48-82b1-4d5d372527a5) - ![Ms. Rukmini Krishnaswamy, founder of the Spastics Society of Karnataka, giving the welcome address at the workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a52af8d8-61fb-44c9-b1b7-99455c007b2f) - ![Our team with Jip Bartels of Montessori Sports and Priyesh from Nourissons India at the first Asian Nienhuis Montessori Retreat in Colombo, Sri Lanka.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22da89f5-1ccd-4c24-8c77-3675033c54b2) - ![Our faculty connecting with fellow educators from around the world at the Nienhuis Montessori Retreat in Sri Lanka.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/623a4fe9-a64d-4006-84c6-16604daa6a5c) - ![A group selfie with the enthusiastic Montessori Hous Asia Team from Indonesia at the Nienhuis Retreat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1689e9d1-4b8f-4926-ba70-f74a6094d036) - ![Our faculty members with Chris Willemsen, the brand manager for Nienhuis, at the retreat in Colombo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3031729-ae8a-451f-9453-dfb8bea42c74) - ![Our team with Patricia Wallner, an esteemed AMI 0-3 trainer, at the Nienhuis Montessori Retreat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6545f7c7-3646-4a8a-8e9e-cbd29439381e) - ![Our faculty member Gracy Kingsley with Carla Foster, a renowned AMI Elementary Trainer, sharing insights at the retreat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/697ba244-1f46-4dcd-a142-cd13aaad45e6) - ![Our team with AMI Trainer Medlena Ulrich in front of the iconic Pink Tower at the Nienhuis Retreat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d9218d4a-b346-4534-bbf5-292204e2d131) - ![Connecting with the Nienhuis marketing team at the retreat, learning more about the craftsmanship behind the materials.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2728f883-f13e-4f83-b58a-65534eeb860b) - ![Our team with Sudha Krishnan of Nourissons India, the distributors of Nienhuis materials in the region.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/294e5988-487f-4afe-84ec-24e115a4b1d7) - ![Our faculty with Mervi Flungsrud from Drobak Montessori in Norway, highlighting the global nature of the Montessori community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da956f16-905c-4739-a327-fcc21f764a6e) - ![A heartwarming moment with the Sisters from Good Shepherd Montessori House of Children and Training Centre in Colombo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a028e9d-6364-46c7-b2fc-7eb064b7589a) - ![Connecting with Julia from Noahs Ark Montessori in Colombo at the Nienhuis Retreat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0680f22-e9ce-4890-ad1c-55362f188097) - ![Our faculty with educators from Katholieke Montessorischool Bussum in the Netherlands, sharing experiences and building global connections.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5e61aa5-b46c-4025-9837-6cc445f8ba8e) - ![More networking at the Nienhuis Retreat, where our team connected with educators from 22 different countries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb45ec2a-f546-4657-bfaa-05354e1355bb) - ![Our team with Jenny Marie Höglund, an AMI elementary and adolescence trainer, at the Nienhuis Retreat in Sri Lanka.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/36db7af3-6071-4b21-aec7-a8efb2c96487) - [Video: Glimpses from our online "Democratic Learning and Living" workshop with the visionary Yaacov Hecht, which brought together participants from across the globe, some joining at 2 AM their time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae9004be-192a-4db2-9910-2e7f1a54d978) - ![The updated poster for our online workshop series on Democratic Learning and Living with internationally distinguished leader Yaacov Hecht.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7babfc5e-23a9-4cdc-829a-bb6515f5c576) - [Video: An introduction from Yaacov Hecht himself, outlining the four parts of his workshop series on Democratic Learning and Living, from the "why" of democracy to the "how" of implementation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b17cb63e-37dc-43ee-a732-f1d118705300) - ![A poster announcing our upcoming courses, including the Montessori Elementary Course, the Democratic Learning workshop series, and the Montessori Sports Fundamentals Course.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c6f3903d-ecd9-43c6-b0c3-924df374a13a) - ![The poster for our online workshop series with Yaacov Hecht, inviting people to explore democratic learning and foster dialogue across generations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70cd89c4-4bbf-4086-8d70-e34c88a8678a) - ![A detailed look at our workshop with Yaacov Hecht, designed for families, schools, NGOs, and anyone committed to fostering a democratic culture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3aab6b77-2c3d-4787-889e-50e07181970c) - ![A visually engaging poster for the "Democratic Learning and Living" online workshop series, highlighting the key themes of each session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18164a01-a623-40bb-a87b-532e2f41a54e) - [Video: Our founder, Amukta Mahapatra, delivering a keynote address at the International Democratic Education Conference (IDEC) 2024 in Taiwan, discussing educational equality and sustainability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d36c0851-7fed-4d88-8ad9-b35dd5ea5514) - ![The official announcement of our founder as a keynote speaker at IDEC 2024 in Taiwan, recognizing her as a pioneer of the democratic education movement in India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d79a6fef-afd1-49c5-9750-8f22dcc6f44e) ## About Global Reach & Democratic Education Our engagement with global platforms like IDEC and APDEC is rooted in a simple belief: education is a conversation that crosses borders. When we host webinars or participate in international panels, we aren't just sharing theory. We are gathering real, field-tested strategies that respect the child's freedom, bringing those insights directly into the training we conduct for schools and parents across India. Education should not be confined by geography or tradition. Our work in Democratic Education is about dismantling the barriers that separate the child from their natural desire to learn. By collaborating with organizations like the International Democratic Education Conference (IDEC) and the Asia-Pacific Democratic Education Conference (APDEC), we stay connected to a global community of innovators who are rethinking schooling from the ground up. ### Bringing Global Insights Home We view these international relationships as vital resources for our local consulting and teacher training projects. When we meet with global partners in places like Brussels or Indonesia, we are observing how environments are prepared, how conflict is resolved, and how children are given a voice in their own educational journey. We take these learnings—whether it's curriculum design or classroom management—and adapt them for the Indian context, from upscale international schools to Anganwadis in Karnataka. ### A Culture of Dialogue Our approach is not about importing a foreign model, but about fostering a 'culture of dialogue' within your school. We organize webinars, workshops, and conference panels because we want to create spaces where parents, teachers, and school leaders can ask difficult questions. Our consultancy work, whether it is an academic audit or a year-long mentorship retainer, is built on the same principles of openness we champion on the global stage. If you are looking to shift your school culture towards more freedom, deeper responsibility, and authentic engagement, our team is here to help you facilitate that change. ## About SchoolScape We have spent decades listening to the pulse of education across cultures. Whether we are sitting in a boardroom in Brussels or working with teachers in an Anganwadi, our focus remains the same: trusting the child to lead their own learning. 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