Policy Makers
Adult education breaks intergenerational cycles, builds civic engagement, and helps adults acquire the literacy and numeracy skills that they need to take the next step and get a family sustaining job, or enroll in a community college.
COABE makes a concerted effort to help inform and educate policy makers about the impacts and value of adult education.
100K
Active Members
100+
National Partners
3.2M
Adult Learners Served
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Benefits of Adult Education
49%
of family literacy students reported a stronger home to school connection with their children’s education.
90%
of individuals entering the adult ed program with the stated goal of obtaining their high school diploma achieved that goal.
45%
of HSE completers go on to higher education with a 90% rate of completion.
78%
of adult learners are people of color. Adult
education provides equal access.
43%
lower odds of recidivating for inmates receiving adult education services.
Award Winning National Action Initiative
The 82,000+ adult education leaders stand united in a national campaign to move learning opportunities forward for all Americans to achieve economic mobility. If you are an adult educator stand with us in this educational campaign to help funders understand the value we bring to students, workers and businesses in contributing to social mobility and economic growth. If we educate, then we elevate.
Pledge Your Support for Adult Education!
By taking the pledge, you are making a powerful statement about the need for strong support and funding for adult education programs. Every signature counts, and together, we can make a significant impact.
Join us in this crucial effort to Educate & Elevate America. Take the pledge today and help us reach our goal of 1 million signatures!
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Adult Education Changes Lives!
