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Researcher-Practitioner Collaborations in Adult Foundational Education: A Brief on Strategies for Engaging Practitioners in Research on Interventions
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This brief discusses strategies for Adult Foundational Education (AFE) researchers to use in collaboration with state and program staff in designing, implementing, and evaluating AFE interventions.
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National AEFL Week 2025
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September 14th through the 20th is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. AEFL Week raises public awareness about the need for and value of adult education and family literacy. Follow #AEFLWeek and #AEFL2025 for resources and ideas.
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Announcement: Supporting Effective Research in Adult Foundational Education article
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The CREATE Adult Skills Network (funded by the Institute of Education Sciences) has released a new article “Supporting Effective Research in Adult Foundational Education”. This article is intended to share insights on doing research in the context of Adult Foundational Education (AFE). It can serve as a starting point for conversations within research teams and with AFE program staff and students. As a product of the CREATE Adult Skills Network (funded by the Institute of Education Sciences), we put together this resource based on inputs gathered through a…
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Supporting Effective Research in Adult Foundational Education
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The CREATE Network has released a new article “Supporting Effective Research in Adult Foundational Education”. This resource is based on inputs gathered through a survey and interviews with CREATE research teams regarding their approaches to research, as well as structured stakeholder reflection sessions that surfaced practitioner and learner perspectives on research in adult foundational education.
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Horizons 2025
Horizons, presented by Jobs for the Future, is where we explore the newest ideas for transforming the field and center the voices of the people most impacted by the transformation. Join us at our annual summit when we return to New Orleans on June 10-11, 2025, to ignite change and take bold steps toward building a future that works for everyone.
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AERA 2026 Annual Meeting
The 2026 AERA Annual Meeting theme—“Unforgetting Histories and Imagining Futures: Constructing a New Vision for Education Research” - The Call for Submissions is now open. The deadline to submit is July 25.
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NCWE 2025 Conference
National Council for Workforce Education2025 NCWE Annual ConferenceMeeting the Moment: 30 Years Advancing Workforce EducationOctober 7-9, 2025Norfolk, Virginia
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IDEAL Institute 2025
You're invited to join digital education leaders from across the country for three days as we share innovative practices and discuss solutions for shared challenges. Learn about the latest technology like Generative AI, learning models such as HyFlex and distance education, and resources used by state staff, programs, educators, and learners to build digital literacy skills and support goal achievement.
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TESOL Internatonal Convention & Expo
Thousands of attendees from around the world gathered for the TESOL 2025 International Convention & Expo in Long Beach, California, USA, 18-21 March. We hope to see you next year in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 24-27 March, to celebrate TESOL's 60th Anniversary!
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COABE 2026 National Conference
Join The World's Largest Adult Education Conference Featuring: More Than 15 Strands | Nearly 500 State Of The Art, National Level, Sessions | Expert Presenters | Niche Vendors And Large Publishers | Awards, Recognition, And Funding | Networking With Colleagues From Across The Country
