How many adult educators have heard students ask, “When will I ever use this math in my life?” My guess is that the likelihood is quite high. Many of us may have uttered that question ourselves at some point in our math learning. This question hints at the disconnect between what students experience...
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Other text here Inclusive Practices & Associated Resources Ask yourselves: Which of the inclusive practices and strategies are you already doing? What do you want to start doing? Resources to explore: Being inclusive of all learners, including those with disabilities Create a culture of disability...
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We are excited to announce that our Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (BeCALM) Part 1 Number Sense and BeCALM Part 2 Operation Sense remote-ready curriculum materials for beginning math learners are now ready for download! BeCALM materials are designed for use with students at GLE 2-4...
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The Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (BeCALM) Geometry materials were designed for students at GLE 2-4 and can be used in the classroom or taught remotely. This collection includes a printable teacher's guide and student packet plus other supporting materials. Student materials are...
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The Mass Workforce Association is presenting a webinar on "Using Data to Work with Employers and Job Seekers" on Tuesday, January 18th at 3PM-4PM, as part of their Workforce Webinar Professional Learning Session. Click here to register. This panel discussion will bring together MassHire Career...
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For many, hearing and seeing back-to-school reminders in stores, in inboxes, on television, and in well-intended newsletters can be overwhelming and cause anxiety. It rouses worries about what to teach, how to help students meet their goals, and how to take care of everything in so little time. The...
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It's September 2021! We asked teachers what they are—or will be—working on in these first weeks of classes, the strengths they are bringing to this new year, and what they are looking forward to. The two biggest themes to emerge were 1) how happy teachers are to be going back to in-person classes...
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In the 53rd issue of The Change Agent, Doing Our Jobs and Caring for Our Children, writers discuss changing work conditions during the pandemic and what it's been like doing the work of parenting during these challenging times. This particular issue will resonate with adult learners as it relates...
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The Curriculum for Adults Learning Math (CALM) was designed to give adult students a strong conceptual foundation in mathematics. Teachers who have worked with CALM know that it relies heavily on tactile manipulatives, visuals, and student collaboration and may feel very different (to both students...
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Adult education programs, you're invited to participate in the Spring 2021 EdTech Maker Space! This is a national opportunity offered by our SABES partners EdTech Center at World Education. In this project, you'll work in groups with other educators to tackle skill sets as defined by the Seattle...
