Equity/Inclusion
Recent Newsletter Articles
Racial Equity Grant Update
As required for round 1 of the Statewide Racial Equity in Adult Education Supplemental Service Grant, a research analysis was conducted to help us better understand the status of equity work in MN’s ABE system and the experience of the learners. See Moua-Leske (Program Manager of SW ABE, and Grantee) and Addy Wolbaum (Grant Assistant) now share the results of the Adult Learner survey. Read More
New Video Series: Moving Equity Forward in Adult Ed!
ATLAS has been working on developing an exciting new professional development video series! Read more to learn about what is included in the series, where to find it, and even a couple of suggestions on how to use it. Read More
U + Windows Key for Better Computer Accessibility
Windows has always had features built into it but for those who don’t use them, we often forget about them. Simply pressing the letter U and the Windows Key simultaneously automatically opens the Accessibility Menu, offering an array of helpful options. Read More
Universal Design for Learning
It’s that time of year again! PANDA’s Universal Design for Learning Training NOW OPEN for registration! Don’t miss this free, recorded webcast training you can take at your own pace during the month of January 2024. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) emphasizes the creation of inclusive, flexible learning environments to meet the needs of diverse learners. Read More
New Resources Available in the Antiracism in ABE Library!
For the past year, we have been working to revamp the Antiracist Instruction category since we know teachers are looking for specific things to try in their classrooms. Though Antiracist teaching requires deep reflection and constant expansion of our knowledge of culturally responsive practices and how to recognize racism in education, we know it’s helpful to move theory into practice when we can see some examples too. Read More
R-E-S-P-E-C-T in ABE
Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility has an impressive resource collection that is very much worth exploring. It has lessons that will help your students feel more respected and connected, including a lesson for Women’s History Month centered on Aretha Franklin's recording of the song “Respect.” Read More
New Antiracism Instructional Resources Posted!
"Antiracism in ABE" is a large section of the Cultural Competency resource library on the ATLAS website. We have recently been adding new resources to the Antiracist Instruction category, since we know busy teachers are looking for specific things to use in their classrooms. Learn about a few of these great new resources! Read More
Check Out What’s New in the Antiracism in ABE Resource Library!
"Antiracism in ABE" is a large section of the Cultural Competency resource library on the ATLAS website. This summer we have been working to revamp the Antiracist Instruction category, since we know busy teachers are looking for specific things to use in their classrooms. Learn about a few of these great resources, including presentations by our own MN Adult Ed colleagues! Read More
New On-Demand Equity Training for Volunteers
Literacy Minnesota just made available three more targeted trainings in video format, led by outside facilitators who are experts in their topics. These video sessions fulfill the targeted training requirements of Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundation Training Certificates, and they also count toward our Equity and Cultural Awareness in Education Certificate. Read More
Racial Equity in Adult Education Grant Update – Part 3
Part 3 of this article discusses some barriers the team faced and the processes of overcoming them. This article also gives an overview of future plans and projects to take place under the Racial Equity in Adult Education Grant. Read More