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Recent Newsletter Articles
How to Help Our Students Navigate Legal Questions
As ESL educators, we often get questions from students about legal issues, and more specifically about their legal status in the US. How do we respond? And how we make sure our students get the best help and information possible? Read More
We Can Do It! An MSG and Proxy Hour Success Story from Blaine Learning Lab
Across the field and over the years, we’ve heard notions of what students can’t do, but in the state of Minnesota, we have built the structures and supports to help students meet the CCRS, TIF, and Northstar standards. In 2020, we learned that students can attend class online, and that teachers could teach online. And, in 2026, we look to local programs such as Blaine Learning Lab to show how to successfully implement blended learning and support diligent student distance learning. Read More
Meeting Learners Where They Work: Getting Started with Workplace Literacy
Curious about workplace literacy? This article breaks down what it is and how it works, and gives you some ideas and tools to engage with employers. Read More
2026 Language & Literacy Institute: Registration Now Open!
Join us for the 2026 Language & Literacy (virtual) Institute on January 29-30, 2026! This two-day conference offers language and literacy-related workshops that you will NOT want to miss, including featured presentations by Jayme Adelson-Goldsten, Betsy Parrish, and Michelle Benegas. If you teach any aspect of language and literacy—at any level—this event is for you! Read More
Adults With Disabilities Funding Used to Support Osseo Area Schools ABE
Osseo Area Schools Community Education has decided to use Adults With Disabilities funding for its Adult Basic Education program. What does this mean?!? So many things! Read More
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
Blended Learning Implementation Pilot Project Success in Southern MN Adult ESL Programs
This article outlines findings from two southern Minnesota programs who participated in a recent implementation of blended learning, highlighting what was successful in order to share these strategies with the field. Read More
The Power of a Student Leadership Council: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
By giving students a voice at their educational institution, student leadership councils foster critical skills like communication, collaboration, and problem-solving but also bring a transformation element of belonging and connection to your Adult Ed program and the wider community. Read More
How to Update Hotline Information
Does your program have full classes, long waitlists, or even classes that need filling? Update your hotline subsite description to best inform potential learners of what is available, or not available, today with these easy steps. Read More
2024-2025 CCRS Implementation Cohort Applications Due June 3, 2024!
Don't miss the chance to participate in the next CCRS Implementation Cohort and collaborate with colleagues on strengthening standards-based instruction in your program! After the 2024/2025 year, the next offering won't be until 2026/2027. Read More