Recent Newsletter Articles
Bridging the Gap: Neuro-Inclusive Teaching Strategies
For students with ADHD, autism, or sensory processing disorders, the traditional classroom can feel like a decoding exercise without a key. When communication is vague or the environment is overwhelming, the result isn't just a missed lesson—it can lead to genuine trauma and a sense of being "broken." Read More
Healing-Centered Adult Education: Resources
Here we are, halfway through 2026. These last months have been incredibly difficult for adult educators and the families we serve. ATLAS has a number of resources for adult educators around stress and the brain, as well as trauma-informed practices. Read More
Equity-Driven Leadership for MN Adult Education
Minnesota Adult Education providers, in collaboration with the IDEAL Center at the Science Museum of Minnesota, are launching a professional development cohort for the 2026-27 school year. This program, based on the Science Museum’s flagship PAGE (Transforming Educational Systems Through Equity and Leadership) initiative, is designed to support educational leaders in creating lasting organizational change toward greater equity and inclusion. Read More
Reading Beyond the Text: The Need for Critical Literacy!
Consider where we get our information in 2026. What should we believe—and what should we question? Answering these questions has become increasingly difficult amid the constant stream of content from print, digital, and visual media, much of it shaped by misinformation, bias, or incomplete context. In this environment, Adult Education has a powerful opportunity to lead by equipping students at all levels with the skills to become discerning readers, listeners, and thinkers. Read More
Online Learning Can Work for Literacy-Level Learners
If you've ever wondered whether or not online instruction can really work for literacy-level adult learners, a recent COABE conference session offered a resounding YES, then shared straightforward strategies for providing accessible content and instruction to this population. Read More
Addressing Student Need in a Rural ABE Program
As ABE instructors, we all know there are times when we have a need within our site, but maybe not the resources to meet the need. This is especially true in rural areas where it is more difficult to reach all students due to the distance between cities within the region, the location of the main site, and staffing. What we discovered in our program is that being flexible and creative in meeting student needs can have results that exceed expectations! Read More