Recent Newsletter Articles
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
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
Classes for Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors
MN Adult Ed supports three metro-area sites that serve individuals with “low-incidence” disabilities: Robbinsdale Adult Academic Program for students with Stroke or Brain Injury, ThinkSelf for students who are Deaf or hard of hearing, and Minneapolis South Campus for students who are Blind or have low vision. In this issue, read on to learn more about the Classes for Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors—which are open to residents across the state! Read More