Jerry Mintz is the founder of the Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO). He has been fighting for learner-centered, empowering education for his whole working life.

AERO has the answers for many people struggling to discover what really works in education. It networks educational alternatives around the world, including homeschooling, democratic schools, Montessori, Waldorf and higher education alternatives. AERO helps people find and start learner-centered schools that empower students, parents, and teachers. Jerry has been on network TV, PBS, and has written several books.