April is Second Chance Month, an opportunity to emphasize the crucial role individuals, communities, and agencies play in supporting the safe and successful return of adults and youth to society after being incarcerated. We sat down with Michael, a participant in the Charlestown Adult Education Reentry Program funded by First Literacy. Michael’s journey is one marked by inspiration and resilience.
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Adult Basic Education (ABE)
The Hybrid Classroom: Best Practices for Teaching Adult Learners
As education continues to adapt to the wreckage left behind by Covid-19 the hybrid classroom has emerged as a critical tool for teachers in the field of Adult Basic Education. We’ve rounded up some best practices to help educators effectively engage and empower adult learners in the hybrid classroom.
Navigating the AI Landscape in Education
The topic of AI has grown immensely in the past few years. In a world increasingly driven by technological advancements, AI has become not only a trending topic, but a look into the future.
Five Educator Resources to Refresh and Reinvigorate Your Curriculum in The New Year
In 2023 we saw a shift from virtual to in person and continued advances in technology that impacted both adult learners and educators. Hybrid classrooms are more common, and the rapid acceleration of AI has created both opportunities and challenges in the field of education.
Tutoring Versus Classroom Teaching in Adult Basic Education: Key Differences for Students and Teachers
Adult Basic Education provides adult learners an opportunity to learn and gain important credentials that make it possible to realize a living wage and achieve career goals. Given the diversity in student backgrounds a one size fits all approach generally is not appropriate in the ABE field.
Facts and Figures That Convey the Importance of Adult Literacy
September marks the unofficial start of back-to-school season and some important dates that bring to attention the importance of literacy. The dates are important to recognize and the facts and figures behind the importance of adult literacy can help you tell the story to your friends, family, and local government.