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Submit an Article

 

The COABE Journal is a theme-oriented, practitioner-focused publication released twice a year. For the Spring 2026 edition, we invite contributions from adult education professionals that share best practices, research, innovations, reflections, and reviews under the theme: Financial Literacy for Adult Learners

 

This edition will examine the crucial role of adult education in equipping adults with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage their finances effectively. Financial literacy skills—such as budgeting, saving, credit management, debt reduction, and digital finance—are essential for adults managing employment, household budgets, and long-term financial planning.

 

COABE serves educators who work with adults across a wide range of programs, including adult basic education (ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), high school equivalency, workforce readiness, and vocational training. We seek articles that share research, best practices, case studies, instructional strategies, policy insights, and first-hand reflections that illustrate the positive impact of financial education on individuals and their communities.

 

Submissions are welcomed from practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and adult learners themselves.

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The submission deadline was November 17, 2025.

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Suggested Topics

 

Practice & Innovation

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• Methods for integrating financial literacy into standard, non-financial focused adult basic education, ESOL, HSE, or workforce curricula

• Innovative approaches to teaching financial concepts and money management in adult education settings that might include:

  • Project-based learning

  • Technology integration, such as websites, apps, or gamification

 

Equity & Access

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• Addressing the financial literacy needs of immigrants, refugees, and underserved populations

• Culturally relevant strategies for teaching financial literacy concepts

• Expanding access to banking and financial tools for unbanked or underbanked communities

 

Life Transitions & Resilience

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• Financial education for adults navigating job loss, divorce or separation, reentry, or retirement

• Supporting contract or other non-traditional earners through financial skills development

• Teaching resilience through emergency savings and risk management strategies

• Understanding the use and potential downside of credit, credit cards, and loans

 

Workforce Development Connections

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• Integrating financial literacy into Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs

• Financial literacy as a component of workforce readiness and career pathways

• Linking entrepreneurship and small business training with financial education

 

Policy, Research, & Impact

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• Evaluating financial literacy programs in adult education, including their outcomes and metrics

• Partnerships between adult education, nonprofits, and financial institutions

• Case studies of community-based financial literacy initiatives

 

Reflections

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• First-hand stories from practitioners and students highlighting the personal and community impact of financial literacy education