“Lasst die Bildung im Dorf”: First Learning Room Opened in Quenstedt

On January 20, 2026, in Quenstedt (Arnstein/Harz), the first learning room for the community project “Lasst die Bildung im Dorf” was opened.

Project partners of “Lasst die Bildung im Dorf”

The project was initiated by Jenny Steinhorst (JTC Team C3 – Transformative Learning) in cooperation with the Zentrum für Sozialforschung Halle e. V. (ZSH), the Kreisvolkshochschule Mansfeld-Südharz e. V., and the Wissenspeicher Mansfeld-Südharz. Thomas Ernst, JTC’s Revierscout for the Mansfeld-Südharz region, had previously connected the village with the adult education center.

Project goal: Enabling adult education locally

The aim is to provide people in rural areas with better access to adult education offerings. In further municipalities of the Mansfeld-Südharz district, additional learning rooms are planned to make educational offerings accessible locally, regardless of mobility.

New learning rooms planned in Mansfeld-Südharz district

The District Adult Education Center Mansfeld-Südharz organizes the educational offerings on site. Existing formats, such as yoga courses, are to be combined with new offerings desired locally. These can be conducted by both local instructors and external providers. One example is the presentation of educational offerings by Laura Goldhahn from TPG (Innovation Region for Digital Transformation in Care and Health Services).

Recording educational needs and barriers

During the kick-off event, Isabel Müller (Center for Social Research Halle e. V.) recorded additional educational needs of the participants to develop future offerings based on demand. Additionally, Jenny Steinhorst asked about potential barriers that might prevent participation in courses.

Support from municipal representatives

The initiative is supported by Quenstedt’s local mayor, Frank Fischer, as well as by the mayor of the Arnstein municipal association, Janet Klaus.

The kick-off event in Quenstedt attracted great interest. The village community center was filled to capacity.

MDR report on the event: Educational Offerings in Quenstedt: Adult Education Center Comes to the Countryside

Further links:

Team C3 – Transformative Learning

Pilot Lab Educational Innovation in Rural Areas

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