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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
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
Announcing ILA Grant
Announcing the ILA Grant: Empowering Innovation and Literacy Are you passionate about advancing literacy or creating innovative projects that make a difference? We are excited to announce the ILA Grant, a funding opportunity to support individuals and organizations committed to enhancing professional or academic development. With a total of $3,000 available, recipients can receive up to $1,000 in funding to bring their ideas to life. What Is the ILA Grant? The ILA Grant is a funding initiative that empowers innovative projects, programs, and learning experiences to improve literacy instruction. Whether you’re a teacher, a nonprofit leader, or an educational innovator,
