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Several of our fellow MAACCE members attended COABE 2026 in Indianapolis April 12-15! The conference was filled with powerful learner stories, new ideas, meaningful connections, and renewed energy to continue elevating adult education. #COABE2026

Explore the standout breakout sessions headed to MAWD 2026. Find out more at mawd.us/mawd2026 #mawd2026 #moworkforce #tomorrowsworkforce

NAWDP CEO Melissa Robbins joined leaders at the @NCLAdvocacy Stakeholder Summit, contributing to the panel: “Reskilling America – Adult Education’s Role in the Future Workforce.” NAWDP is proud to help shape these conversations and elevate the voice of workforce professionals.

This year our #MAWD2026 conference, Empowering Tomorrow's Workforce Today, offers two pre-conference sessions! Register to our Business Services pre-con direct from @NAWDP: Elevate to Engage Register at mawd.us/events #moworkforce #tomorrowsworkforce

🌟 COABE December Impact Series 🌟 Key wins from our Advocacy Victories and Collective Impact reports. We begin with a major achievement. When adult ed funding was at risk, our community stepped up. 30,000 letters sent. 193 bipartisan champions. Withheld funds released.

Registration is open! 🏎️ Join us in Indianapolis for COABE 2026 — a hybrid conference with 400+ sessions, 100+ vendors, and 6 months of virtual access. Register: tinyurl.com/382f7dem #COABE2026 #AccelerateAdultEd

Our website is full of resources for our members! Check it out! 👀

🩺 ECC 1st- and 2nd-year Nursing students teamed up for the community! 1st-years assembled first aid kits, and 2nd-years took them to local organizations, like the Mo. Dept. of Health & Senior Services and to the Franklin Co. Resource Building. #ECCFalcons #FalconNation #Nursing

Our 2026 conference will be here before you know it! Be sure you save the date so you can join us in Springfield! #mawd2026 #moworkforce

📣Flood the Hill: A National Advocacy Event- SEPTEMBER 14-20, 2025‼️ Join COABE in Washington, D.C., for Flood the Hill during Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week. #heading=h.fsnjkzp6s8bs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">docs.google.com/document/d/13z…

We’re polling our adult ed supporters on other platforms because we want to hear from YOU. 🗣️ To better LEAD, EQUIP, and EMPOWER as the voice of adult education, we need to know what tools you’ve used—and what’s missing. 💼📊 Comment and let us know. 👇 #FundFutures #FundAdultEd #AEFLWeek #AdultEducation #LearnerVoice #PIAAC #COABECommunity

X (Twitter) 🚨 Over 23K learners & advocates spoke out—OMB just released the federal WIOA Title II funds! 📚💪 Keep sharing your stories and thank leaders. Our voice is our power! 🗣️💙 #FundFutures #FundAdultEd

‼️URGENT CALL TO ACTION‼️ Support Adult Education and Literacy Funding in Missouri 📌Increase state funding for Missouri Adult Education: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-page?… 📍Release federal funding for Adult Education & Literacy programs: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-page?…

Cutting AEL funding abandons adult learners and harms our economy. Immediate action is needed to release the funding now. app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-page?… (Friends of AEL) app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-page?… and program staff)

‼️Support Adult Education and Literacy Funding in Missouri by using the One Click tools below: AEL State Funding: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-page?… Afterschool Program Funding: win.newmode.net/afterschoolall…? AEL Federal Funding: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-page?…

📢 Speak Up for Adult Education Funding‼️ app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-page?… Please click to use our quick and easy tool to submit a letter of advocacy to MO Governor Kehoe and your State Senator and Representative! 🗣Your voice is powerful. Together, we are stronger.🎓

The 2025 MAACCE Conference will be here soon -- check out the Schedule-At-A-Glance! maacce.org/conference-sch…

🚨 Proposed budget = ZERO funding for adult education. That means no GED prep. No ESL classes. No job training. 📣 Tell Congress: This is NOT acceptable. Take 2 minutes. Use COABE’s 3-click advocacy tools ⬇️ 🏛️tinyurl.com/4rcy7kty #FundAdultEd #WIOA #AdultWorkforce

In some states, 1 in 6 adults lacks basic literacy skills. That’s not a fringe issue—that’s YOUR district. Children of adults in education programs also improve in reading, attendance, and school engagement. Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PIAAC State & County Estimates, 2020. Source: National Institute for Literacy, Adult Education and Family Literacy, 2008. #nonpartisan #Congress #educationcongress #EducationMatters

Enjoy your well-deserved spring break, Falcons! 📷 Wishing all students, faculty, and staff a safe and rejuvenating week. Looking forward to everyone's return on Monday, March 18 #ECCFalcons #SpringBreak