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COABE OUR MISSION: To lead, equip, and empower the field of adult education, inspiring transformative growth in every adult to achieve their full potential.

06/06/2026

Some of the most inspiring moments from happened because organizations believe in the power of adult education.

The Dollar General has helped create opportunities for adult learners, educators, and programs across the country through scholarships, mini grants, incentive grants, the Students as Leaders Summit, research initiatives, and COABE's longitudinal study.

Every learner celebrated. Every leadership opportunity. Every life changed. It all starts with people and organizations willing to invest in second chances and brighter futures.

This video highlights just a few of the unforgettable moments made possible through their support.

To the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and The Yellow Glasses Project, thank you for believing in adult learners and helping strengthen communities nationwide through education.

Help us thank them in the comments! ❤️

06/05/2026

🚀 Great programs don't happen by accident.

They're built by educators, leaders, and staff who continue learning, growing, and investing in themselves.

That's why we're excited to share two opportunities from our partners at ACTE that can help strengthen your team and expand your impact.

🎓 ACTE Postsecondary CTE Summit
September 16–18 | Arlington, VA

Looking for new ideas, practical strategies, and connections with professionals who are helping adults succeed in career pathways? The Postsecondary CTE Summit offers workshops, breakout sessions, networking, and tools you can bring back to your program right away.

📅 Early bird registration ends July 28
👥 Team discounts available

🌟 NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leaders Fellowship

Do you know someone with leadership potential?

This year-long fellowship helps emerging leaders build skills in communication, strategic thinking, collaboration, and change leadership through mentorship, peer learning, and a capstone project.

Strong learners need strong programs.
Strong programs need strong leaders.

Which opportunity would benefit your team most?

👇 Tag a colleague who should know about these opportunities.

06/04/2026

You don't need to be a social media expert to advocate for adult education.

In this COABE mini series, Virginia SAAEF Fellow and Adult Education Social Media Influencer Award recipient Dre Clements reminds us that COABE has tools, resources, graphics, and support available to help anyone advocate online.

And they're not just for fellows. They're for YOU.

📸 Share a learner success story
🎓 Celebrate a graduation
💼 Highlight a workforce partnership
🔁 Repost content that inspires you

The reality is simple: we cannot tell the story of adult education alone.

The more people who post, repost, like, comment, and share, the more people learn about the life changing impact of adult education.

Your voice matters.
Your post matters.
Your share matters.

Together, we can make adult education impossible to ignore.



Virginia Association for Adult & Continuing Education (VAACE) Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Adult Education

06/04/2026

🚨 Adult education funding is under threat again.

The House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee has released its FY 2027 funding proposal, and it once again proposes eliminating federal adult education funding.

But we've been here before.

Last year, adult education faced the same threat. Thanks to thousands of advocates who took action, Congress ultimately preserved funding.

Now it's time to do it again.

Adult education helps people gain the skills they need for better jobs, supports employers looking for qualified workers, strengthens local economies, and creates opportunities that change lives.

The Senate has not yet released its proposal, and Congress will continue negotiating funding levels in the months ahead. That means there is still time to make our voices heard.

📢 Take action today using COABE's quick 3-click advocacy tools. Links are in the comments.

Every email matters.
Every voice matters.
Every action matters.

Together, we protected adult education funding before. Together, we can do it again.

06/04/2026

✍️ You do NOT need to be a researcher to publish in the COABE Journal.

Have you created a successful workforce partnership?
Developed an innovative program?
Helped learners earn credentials, gain skills, or advance their careers?

Then you may have exactly the kind of story our field needs to hear.

COABE is now accepting article submissions for the Fall 2026 COABE Journal, co-published with Jobs for the Future, on the theme:

📖 The Talent Pipeline: Adult Education's Role in Workforce Development

We're looking for adult educators, program staff, administrators, workforce partners, and practitioners to share:

✅ Successful strategies
✅ Lessons learned
✅ Innovative programs
✅ Promising practices
✅ Workforce development partnerships
✅ Research and reflections from the field

Some of the most valuable insights come from the people doing the work every day.

If you've ever thought, "I'm not a researcher" or "I don't have anything to publish," think again.

Your experience could help another program.
Your ideas could inspire innovation.
Your story could strengthen adult education nationwide.

📅 Submission deadline: June 22, 2026

Learn more /submit your article today: https://www.coabe.org/journal

Tag someone whose work deserves a national audience. 👇

💬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?This September, adult learners, educators, administr...
06/03/2026

💬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

This September, adult learners, educators, administrators, state leaders, and partners from across the country will gather in Washington, DC, for Flood the Hill, adult education's largest national advocacy event.

Together, we'll meet with Congressional offices, discuss current federal policy issues, and bring the voices of adult learners and educators directly to Congress.

To help make attendance possible, COABE is offering a limited number of travel grants of up to $500 to offset travel and lodging expenses for individuals facing financial barriers.

Grant applications will be reviewed based on:
✔️ Financial need
✔️ Advocacy potential
✔️ Geographic representation
✔️ Travel complexity

📅 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

If you've ever wanted to advocate for adult education but thought attending was out of reach, this opportunity may be for you.

We want voices from every corner of the country represented on Capitol Hill because every learner, educator, and program has a story worth sharing.

Apply today and help ensure adult education remains a national priority.

👇 Tag someone who should consider attending Flood the Hill 2026.

🎓 What if your graduate degree could help strengthen the future of adult education?Adult education changes millions of l...
06/03/2026

🎓 What if your graduate degree could help strengthen the future of adult education?

Adult education changes millions of lives every year, yet it remains one of the most under-researched areas in education.

That's why COABE created the Graduate Student Network (GSN), a national community for master's students, doctoral scholars, researchers, and recent graduates who want to make a meaningful impact through research, scholarship, and leadership.

As a member, you'll have opportunities to:

🤝 Connect with mentors and experienced researchers
📚 Strengthen your research, writing, and publishing skills
🎓 Explore academic and research career pathways
🌎 Collaborate with graduate students and scholars from across the country
💡 Access exclusive resources, opportunities, and professional connections

Whether you're just beginning your graduate journey or already deep into your research, GSN can help you grow your network, expand your knowledge, and contribute to a stronger future for adult education.

The field needs more voices, more research, and more leaders.

Could yours be one of them?

Learn more: https://www.coabe.org/graduate-students

💡 Looking for ways to expand opportunities for learners?A wave of new federal funding opportunities is now available to ...
06/02/2026

💡 Looking for ways to expand opportunities for learners?

A wave of new federal funding opportunities is now available to support workforce readiness, career pathways, apprenticeships, community colleges, literacy initiatives, student support services, and postsecondary success.

These investments reflect a growing focus on helping learners gain the skills, credentials, and support they need to succeed in today's workforce while strengthening local communities and economies.

Whether your organization serves adult learners, job seekers, veterans, rural communities, or students transitioning to college and careers, there may be funding opportunities that align with your mission.

⏰ Many application deadlines are approaching throughout June.

What could your program accomplish with additional funding?

👇 Tell us what initiative you'd like to expand for your learners.

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❤️ Adult education is stronger when we stand together.This September, adult learners, educators, advocates, and workforc...
06/02/2026

❤️ Adult education is stronger when we stand together.

This September, adult learners, educators, advocates, and workforce partners from across the country will come together in Washington, D.C. for COABE's Flood the Hill during Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Why does it matter?

Because lawmakers need to hear directly from the people whose lives have been changed by adult education.

The graduate who earned a diploma.
The parent who learned English.
The worker who gained new skills.
The educator who never gave up on a student.
The employer who found a qualified employee.

These stories matter.

When we show up together, we remind Congress that adult education is not just a program. It's opportunity, workforce development, economic growth, and stronger communities.

📅 September 16: Advocacy Training
📅 September 17: Congressional Meetings

Whether you're an adult learner, educator, administrator, advocate, or workforce partner, your voice belongs in this conversation.

Join us in Washington, D.C. and help ensure that adult education remains a priority for our nation.

📢 Tag someone who should join us and help spread the word.

Registration information available in the Flood the Hill post pinned to the top of our profile along with our latest "Take Action" post...with a June 5 deadline!

Find it out more about this opportunity in our comments!

🚨 Adult education funding is on the line.On June 5, Congress will begin making decisions about Fiscal Year 2027 funding ...
05/29/2026

🚨 Adult education funding is on the line.

On June 5, Congress will begin making decisions about Fiscal Year 2027 funding for adult education.

The programs that help adults earn diplomas, learn English, gain job skills, support their families, and build better futures depend on these investments.

If adult education has ever changed a life you know, now is the time to speak up.

COABE's 3-clicks advocacy tool makes it easy to contact your Members of Congress in less than a minute and urge them to protect and increase adult education funding.

Every message matters. Every voice counts.

Take action today and help ensure adult learners are not left behind.

🔗 Link in the comments.

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