MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
Adult Education: Providing High Value to Under-Prepared Students in Minnesota State Colleges
This article features the partnership work involving the Minnesota State System and Adult Education to serve college enrolled students who are under-prepared for the rigors of college courses and programs of study. Find out about the new corequisite model, as well as the Affinity Group you can join to explore and promote effective partnership models for student success in the co-req environment. Read More
Cultivating Curiosity: Math Routines in Action
This article shares how one teacher revitalized their math classroom using simple yet powerful routines learned at Summer Institute. The article looks at both the successes and challenges of implementing the low-prep routines of Problem Strings and "I Have, You Need." Read More
Coursera – A Newly Approved DL Platform with an IT Focus
Coursera is a newly approved distance learning (DL) platform for MN Adult Education. The platform offers a variety of courses, degrees, and other learning options from universities and companies. You can also get free access to Google Professional Certificate Courses - special courses provided at no cost to programs through December 31, 2025. Programs should apply for these Coursera licenses by December 18, 2024. Read More
Finding Peace in a Chaotic World
Sometimes it feels like we are living in a world torn apart by chaos. Political chaos, the threat of violence in our schools and the world around us, financial unrest and division within our own families. Many of our students come from war-torn countries, from families torn apart by drugs, gangs and guns. How can we find peace within the chaos that swirls around our students as well as ourselves? Read More
Number Challenges: Dyscalculia in Adult Education
Do you have some students who struggle with making sense of math concepts more than others? Many factors are at play that affect our ability to do math, including a specific learning disorder called dyscalculia. Learn more about dyscalculia and ATLAS work that aims to assist teachers in understanding dyscalculia and responding effectively in the classroom. Read More
EdTech Strategy Sessions
Monthly EdTech Strategy Sessions offered through World Education provide a rich source of information around distance education and digital learning topics. They provide practical strategies and innovative approaches around the use of educational technology and the implementation of digital inclusion in education. 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
Playtime with AI – You’re Invited!
AI (artificial intelligence) playgroups for ABE teachers and staff give you a place to explore AI tools with support from your colleagues. So far, we've played with MagicSchool and Khanmigo. Join us for the next playgroup meeting on November 26! Read More
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
Community of Practice for Volunteers Leading Classes
Literacy Minnesota’s volunteer training department is engaging volunteers in a new, deeper, longitudinal training experience by holding a community of practice (CoP) for volunteers who are leading classes. Apply by FRI. OCT. 25! Read More