Hope and Health

Conversations on Intergenerational Learning

Hope and Health Lecture Series Kick-Off

Intergenerativity: Innovating School to Help Students and Seniors Thrive

February 17, 7 p.m. EST

Join Drs. Peter and Cathy Whitehouse, founders of the original Intergenerational School, for a discussion of the academic research and philosophy that inspired them to take a new approach to elementary education.

Academic Articles and Resources

Optional Pre-Reading Materials for Feb. 17th Conversation

Summaries and Pre-Reading Material

The three pieces represent a mix of scholarly research and real-world experiences. Together, they show how connections across generations can be cultivated, fostered, and embraced to promote health, community, and - of course - learning. Click to read.

A Model of Intergenerativity:

How the Intergenerational School is Bringing the Generations Together to Foster Collective Wisdom and Community Health. Click to read.

Intergenerational Reading Rooms: Lessons Learned from The Intergenerational Schools

How can schools become vibrant intergenerational settings? To explore this question, we focus on
the Intergenerational Reading Room (IRR) component of The Intergenerational Schools (TIS) model
established in Cleveland, Ohio. Click to read.

A Family Approach to Literacy

By Nichole Collins | January 14, 2021

For the remainder of the school year, students will receive a personal set of books and connect with a volunteer Learning Partner trained to support their literacy instruction.

Blazing Trails and Bringing Learning to Life

By Nichole Collins | October 30, 2019

Mr. Bozeman comes to the Intergenerational Schools with a breadth of experience. He is a former school teacher and principal, civil rights trailblazer, and the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther…

Blog Post: Connecting Generations, Building Relationships

Connecting Generations, Building Relationships

Dr. Cathy Whitehouse authored a blog post for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools introducing the concept and benefits of intergenerativity in the school setting. Click to read.