🌟 What an inspiring few days at the Oklahoma Works Partners Conference! We were honored to kick off the day by introducing OKAACE — the Oklahoma Association for Adult & Continuing Education — to even more amazing Oklahomans who are passionate about education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. 🎉 It was also a special milestone as we…

On September 16th, Oklahoma was proudly represented in Washington, D.C. as Chris Myers, State Advocate for Adult Education Fellow (SAAEF), joined one of his former High School Equivalency graduates, and current COABE Student Ambassador, Kendric Marshall at COABE’s “Flood the Hill” event. This powerful gathering brought educators, students, and advocates together on Capitol Hill to raise national…

The passage of SB690 this year marked a significant milestone for incentivizing High School Equivalency (HSE, often more commonly called GED or HiSET) attainment for those in county jails. Two years ago, a student in one of Family & Children’s Services(FCS) adult education programs at Tulsa County Jail pointed out legislation that discouraged earning his…

On April 29th, OKAACE members from across Oklahoma came together at the state capitol with a shared purpose—to raise awareness about the life-changing impact of adult education. Throughout the day, members met with legislators, shared powerful stories, and presented data that underscores the value of adult education programs across our state. These conversations highlighted how…