AERO at a Glance

The Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 by education expert Jerry Mintz to advance learner-centered approaches to education. AERO is considered by many to be the primary hub of communications and support for educational alternatives around the world.

AERO's mission is: "Building the critical mass for the education revolution by providing resources which support self-determination in learning and the natural genius in everyone."

Towards this end, AERO provides information, resources and guidance to families, schools and organizations regarding their educational choices. AERO disseminates information, both nationally and internationally, on topics such as: home schooling, public and private alternative schools, and charter schools. AERO's long-term goal is to become a more effective catalyst for educational change by providing books, magazines, online services, consultations, support groups, and organizational information and seminars in the field of alternative education.

AERO's current programs and services include:

Publication and distribution of Education Revolution Magazine

Hosting Annual Alternative Education Conference

Direction of the Start a School Program

On-site, phone, and e-mail consultations to parents and educators around the world.

Maintenance of a database of over 13,000 educational alternatives in the US and around the world.

Clearinghouse for information on jobs, internships and conferences about alternative education.

Bi-Weekly publication of the Education Revolution E-Newsletter

A library of books & dvds catalogued on the AERO web site

A compilation of links and resources on the diverse forms of educational alternatives.

Host of multiple list serves on alternative education.

Contact Info: Tel: 1-800-769-4171 & 1-516-621-2195
Fax: 1-516-625-3257 / E-Mail: info@educationrevolution.org
417 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577