by Paul Smyth | Aug 19, 2017 | All, Community, Social Change
I am taking a little bit of time ahead of next week’s visit by Jerry Stein to write about the potential of Learning Dreams for communities in Northern Ireland. There is now well-documented concern about the poor learning outcomes of working-class Protestant boys...
by Dr. Jerry Stein | Jun 25, 2017 | All, Community, Social Change
We’re excited to announce our newest project with the Netherlands-based foundation Stadslink. (stadslink.nu) Stadslink is located in The Hague, the capital city of the province of South Holland, and is the seat of the government in the Netherlands. With a population...
by Dr. Jerry Stein | May 1, 2016 | All, Community, Social Change
Learning Dreams and Hennepin County Libraries are providing learning opportunities for young people. In our years of partnership with the Youth Opportunity Center at YouthLink (YOC), Learning Dreams has met many talented and creative young people who spend their time...
by Dr. Jerry Stein | Feb 22, 2016 | All, Community, Social Change
Learning Dreams is pleased to announce an innovative new partnership with The Sanneh Foundation, a St. Paul-based organization that empowers at-risk youth using individualized mentorship and life skills programs. Established last fall, this exciting new partnership...
by Dr. Jerry Stein | Jan 19, 2015 | All, Community, Family, Social Change
Everyone has dreams. Every community has rich resources that can help people work to achieve those dreams. Learning Dreams works to build connections between dreamers and community resources. We work to support struggling learners by exploring their dreams, their deep...
by Dr. Jerry Stein | Oct 20, 2014 | All, Community, Social Change
Below is a link to Dr. Jerry Stein’s presentation “Libraries and innovation: 21st century themes” as well as an introduction, summary and bibliography for the presentation. Stein’s presentation is based on a review of about 100 studies,...