Minnesota ABE
Recent Newsletter Articles
Adult Education Makes Steady Progress in Partnerships with Minnesota State
In 2023, Minnesota State initiated a statewide effort to replace existing Dev Ed non-credit courses with a corequisite course format that, upon completion, would award students with college credit. Get the latest updates from the Minnesota State-ABE Corequisite Affinity Group, which meets virtually in the fall, winter, and spring to stay connected and apprised of developments in the corequisite movement to ensure that student needs remain at the center of the work. Read More
Services Provided by PANDA
Do you have a student who has not made a level gain or has significant difficulties in reading, writing or math? Find out how PANDA can assist adult education students, teachers, and programs throughout Minnesota. Read More
From Adult Education to College Success: A Student’s Journey
I started my journey in Adult Education classrooms learning the English alphabet, and now I am on my way to becoming a Registered Nurse. ABE gave me the foundation, confidence, and support I needed to believe in myself and succeed in college. Read More
Join Us for the North ABE Fall Regional on October 9-10!
Attention all northern Minnesota adult educators! Join your colleagues from across the northern parts of our beautiful state for a rich time of professional learning. ATLAS is again covering lodging and mileage for those who work in North ABE programs and are traveling over 50 miles to the venue. Read More
Introducing ATLAS Grant & Budget Coordinator Eva Zewdie!
ATLAS is delighted to announce its newest staff member, Eva Zewdie! Eva fills a brand new position for us, that of Grant & Budget Coordinator, as long-time Operations Manager Marisa Geisler prepares to retire from ATLAS at the end of June. 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
A Decade of Progress: 10 Years of CCRS in Minnesota Adult Education
Minnesota Adult Education is celebrating 10 years of working with the College & Career Readiness Standards (CCRS)! Since 2015, CCRS implementation has transformed instruction, strengthened alignment with real-world goals, and built a strong foundation of training, tools, and resources that support all adult learners across the state. Read More
Adult Education and Minnesota State Co-Req Partnership Gatherings Wrap Up Another Successful School Year
For several years, MN Adult Education teachers and administrators have joined forces with Minn State campus faculty, administrators, and system-wide leaders to pursue strategies to address and support college-enrolled students who are academically underprepared for their college courses and programs of study. Hear the latest about this partnership work. 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
Digital Equity Act Update: What Does It Mean for MN Adult Education?
$12 million in Digital Equity Act funds will be coming to Minnesota starting in 2025. Is your adult education program ready to apply and make use of these funds? Read More