Jerry Stein back in town

Jerry Stein has been developing a simple but extremely effective model for improving learning outcomes for children and young people - focus on their parents and their own learning!  He asked adults in a run-down community in Minneapolis with multiple problems what their 'learning dreams' where.  By reconnecting individuals with their own learning - maybe they wanted to learn carpentry, to drive, or to study another language - he was able to engage the family and wider community in learning in ways which better supported the learning of young people and greatly improved their outcomes.

There is a great deal of interest in his model in Northern Ireland, and Jerry's latest visit is supported by the Community Relations Council through a partnership with the Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, Mount Vernon Community Development Forum and Public Achievement.  He will be visiting the communities, and leading a workshop with local activists as well as visiting other organisations, and giving a talk at our offices (Tuesday 4 PM - book here) and another at the Graduate School of Education at Queens University (Friday lunchtime).

If you want to meet Jerry or to find out more about his visit, contact Paul Smyth, our Director.