COABE is excited to announce its endorsement of the bipartisan Adult Education WORKS Act (S. 5202), which was recently introduced by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Todd Young (R-IN). The bill was developed with COABE’s input and includes several of COABE’s Workforce...

Reach out to your Senator and Representative to support the Adult Education WORKS Act

Tweet your officials for Advocacy April, and let them know that Adult Education is important!

President Biden released his Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget Request, which proposes $715.5 million for the Adult Education State Grants program, the same funding provided in FY 2023, which due to your advocacy was boosted by Congress by $25 million over the prior year...

Urge your legislators to fight for one-time relief funding for adult education to be included in a final reconciliation bill. Please, take 5 minutes to email your legislators about the need for $700 million in direct funding for adult education programs!

As the 118th Congress gets underway, COABE urges you to invite your elected officials to see your programs in action to better understand the work that you do and who you serve. These visits can include invitations to observe classes, engage with learners and educators or...