Recent Newsletter Articles
Working with ABE Students Who Have Had a Stroke or Brain Injury Part 2 – Student Intake and Instructional Strategies
What is a brain injury and how can you help individuals with stroke or brain injury succeed in the ABE classroom? Part 1 of this article discussed causes and common challenges associated with brain injury. Part 2 discusses intake and instructional strategies. Read More
Adult Education Day On The Hill
On April 8, 2025 over 500 people from 14 different ABE programs gathered at the MN State Capitol for Adult Education Day on the Hill! Students toured the Capitol and gathered in the Rotunda for speeches from fellow ABE students, instructors, and legislators. This year, the LAN Legislative Committee advocated for increased funding to eliminate waitlists, removal of barriers to online testing in Greater Minnesota, and making the Highschool Equivalency Waiver permanent. Read More
Understanding the Geometry Formulas on the GED Formula Sheet
Have you wondered where the geometry formulas used on the Math GED exam come from? In case you missed it, Mark Trushkowsky presented an excellent session at Summer Institute. This article summarizes some key ideas from the presentation. Read More
Khan Academy and Its Benefits for Adult Education Students
Khan Academy is a free online program, both website and app, for many academic topics. It covers the needs of High School equivalency tests, college-prep students, life skills, and much more. It even has a cool new AI tool called Khanmnigo that offers assistance for both learners and instructors! Read More
Join an Advisory Team and Help Guide Professional Development in MN Adult Ed!
Are you passionate about improving professional development for ABE educators? Here’s your chance to make an impact! Minnesota Adult Education is seeking educators and administrators to join advisory teams that help shape workshops, conferences, and training opportunities. Your voice matters! Read More
Safety First: Commercial Driver’s License is a Promising Career Pathway for Adult Ed Learners
Metro South offers an online statewide course preparing students for a career as a driver of commercial motor vehicles. This career pathway has high demand, competitive salary, and low barriers to entry, and it offers opportunities for advancement. Read More