MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
Breaking Barriers: The Unexpected Benefits of a Discussion-Based ESL Class
An Advanced ESL discussion class at Metro North in Blaine began as a way to help adult learners strengthen their academic English skills but evolved into something much more meaningful. The experience fostered empathy, challenged stereotypes, and demonstrated the power of conversation in bringing people together. Read More
Transitions 101 in 90 Minutes or Less
Are you short on time but want to learn the basics of Transitions in Adult Education? This webinar recording is for you! Read More
Snowplows for Digital Literacy!
If you could use a good laugh right about now, check out MnDOT's Name a Snowplow Contest through this Friday, February 7. Even better, use this website as a fun opportunity to practice digital literacy skills with learners! Read More
Principles of Universal Design For Learning
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach that minimizes barriers and maximizes learning for all students. Based on scientific insights into how humans learn, UDL can help refine why you teach, what you teach, and how you teach. Read More
It Begins With Us Conference
Come join us for our annual "It Begins with Us" Conference on February 10-11! Day 1 will be an immersive and interactive Virtual Dementia Tour facilitated by a representative from Minnesota River Agency on Aging. Day 2 will be filled with speakers, panels, and our keynote speaker, Dr. Anton Treuer. Read More
Teachers Don’t Pay Teachers – Digital Learning Resources for You!
Check out some fantastic resources created by participants in the Best Practices in Digital Education cohort! Resources include a Distance Learning Resource Guide, a Technology Checkout form, a Chromebook Request form, a Google Meet Guide for Learners, and many others. Read More
TABE 13&14, CASAS Beginning Literacy, BEST Plus 3.0… and MORE!
Happy 2025! There are so many changes (for the better) happening in assessment in this new year. Check out this article to learn more! Read More
Charting a New Path!
Changes are a comin’ to PANDA! Wendy and Moira are charting a new path towards retirement. Friday, December 20 will be our last day. Read on to see who our wonderful replacements are! Read More
Translanguaging: Harnessing our Students’ Languages for Classroom Success
What is translanguaging, and why should EL instructors strive to support it in their classrooms? Translaguaging is one way to harness all of our students’ linguistic resources, and it requires intentionality and dedication on our part to give students ownership of their learning. Read More
The Owl has Landed! Piloting Duolingo as a DL Platform
Duolingo has been approved as a distance learning (DL) platform since fall of this year. This article talks through our Statewide DL's team experience as we piloted the program. Our goal is to give you insight on the successes and growing pains of implementing Duolingo for Schools into MN Adult Ed. Read More