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ILA Mini Grants Application is Open
The Indiana Literacy Association (ILA) is officially accepting applications for its 2026 Mini-Grant program! This is a fantastic opportunity for educators, researchers, and community advocates to secure funding for projects that push the boundaries of literacy and professional development. Whether you are looking to pilot a new classroom strategy, host a community learning event, or pursue an innovative academic project, this grant provides the “seed money” to turn your ideas into reality. đź“‹ Grant Overview Maximum Award: Up to $1,000 per project. Application Deadline: February 28, 2026. How to Apply: Visit the official ILA Grants portal. 🎯 What Are We
Celebrating Student Voices: 2026 IAACE Essay Contest Winners
Celebrating Student Voices: 2026 IAACE Essay Contest Winners Adult education is about more than credentials—it is about second chances, renewed confidence, and the courage to keep going. Each year, the IAACE Essay Contest gives adult learners across Indiana the opportunity to share their stories in their own words. The 2026 top essays remind us exactly why this work matters. These powerful student voices will be celebrated at IAACE Adult Education Day at the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The public is invited to attend and join us in recognizing the learners whose journeys reflect the impact of adult
Adult Education Day: A Celebration of Learning, Partnership, and Purpose
Each year, Adult Education Day at the Indiana Statehouse gives us something truly special: the opportunity to come together as a community to educate, celebrate, and advocate for adult education across our state. This day matters—not just for what we do, but for what it represents. Adult education in Indiana changes lives every single day. From helping adults earn their high school equivalency, to building English language skills, to supporting workforce readiness and family stability—our work strengthens individuals, communities, and Indiana’s future. Adult Education Day is our chance to make sure that story is heard clearly and proudly. This year, we are
Oral reading with a purpose but also for fun
Oral reading with a purpose but also for fun By Elizabeth Alber When I was first asked to start the Adult Education program at the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, the thing I knew for sure that I wanted to include was reading out loud to the students at the end of class every day. I have such great memories of my dad reading to my brother and me after supper and of my husband and I reading to our daughters and now our grandchildren, that I wanted to continue that with my students. It occurred to me though they are
