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In Remembrance of Ruth J. Colvin, 1916–2024

Ruth Johnson Colvin, a visionary and adult literacy pioneer, passed away August 18, 2024, at 107.

August 19, 2024

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Multilingual Instruction Can Help the World Access Education

Worldwide, 40% of the population—or hundreds of millions of people—do not have access to an education in a language they speak or understand.

February 21, 2024

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Use Professional Development to Model Inclusive Instruction of Adult Learners

The best way to help educators build inclusive classrooms might be to model that same inclusive framework during professional development.

February 20, 2024

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Journal Shares ‘Power of Partnerships’ to Reach Low-Level Adult Learners

In the new issue of our research journal, leading experts share their experiences of how they reached low-level adults as the field shifted to career-focused instruction and funding.

February 5, 2024

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Course to Help Adult Educators Provide Accessible Career Pathways for Low-Level Learners

Finding resources and support to tailor a career pathways service model for low-level leaners can be difficult.

January 24, 2024

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New Career Power Series Positions Low-Level Learners for Future IET Success

Our new Career Power series is targeted toward low-level learners to prepare them for IET career pathways programs.

January 18, 2024

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5 Strategies to Engage Students in Distance Learning

Since introducing EnGen about a year ago, Chesterfield County Public Schools have seen student outcomes grow from 38 points to 134, a 250% increase.

January 17, 2024

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