Entries by Jenn Wigginton

No Tricks, Just Treats

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🎃 No Tricks, Just Treats: Why Halloween (and IAACE) Is So Sweet By Jenn Wigginton, IAACE Executive Director Halloween might just be the best reminder of why community matters. The costumes, the candy, the laughter—and that feeling of connection when neighbors, friends, and families come together just for the joy of it. It’s a day […]

The Power of the Pause

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🌴 The Power of the Pause I’ve hit pause — and I’m doing it from my happy place, Hilton Head Island. There’s something magical about the ocean air that reaches deep into your soul and whispers, “breathe.” The sound of the waves, the sand between my toes, and that unmistakable smell of the sea are […]

Let’s Talk Teaching!

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Let’s Talk Teaching! Join the IAACE Teachers Talk — Wednesday, October 15 at Noon (ET) We’re bringing our community together again for IAACE Teachers Talk on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Noon Eastern / 11 a.m. Central! This month’s conversation is all about what we learned from the IAACE Conference — the ideas that stuck, […]

Celebrating AEFL Week Success Across Indiana! 

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What a remarkable Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week in Indiana! From north to south, communities across the state joined together to recognize the life-changing power of adult education. This year, we were honored to receive proclamations from Governor Mike Braun and several mayors across Indiana who proudly declared September 14–20, 2025, as Adult […]

2025 IAACE Award Winners

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Celebrating Our 2025 IAACE Award Winners and Honorees! We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Indiana Association for Adult and Continuing Education (IAACE) awards. These outstanding individuals and organizations have made significant contributions to adult education in Indiana. Retirees We CelebrateEulalia Gomez-LebarioMarilyn Pitzulo Business and Industry Partnership Award🏆 GXO Outstanding Essential Support […]

Celebrate AEFL Week with the IAACE Essay Contest

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AEFL Week is all about celebrating the power of adult education — and what better way to shine a light on your journey than by telling your story? We’re thrilled to announce that the IAACE Essay Contest is officially open! This year’s theme is:👉 “How has Adult Education Opened Doors in Your Life?” Every adult […]

Conference Brain has entered the Game

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Friends, it’s official: Conference Brain has arrived. If you’ve never had it, let me define it for you. Conference Brain is when your to-do list is longer than a baseball extra-innings game, your email inbox looks like the bases are loaded, and your brain insists on running at top speed even when you should be […]

Your Conference Checklist: Shine, Show Off, and Certify!

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The 2025 IAACE Conference is coming up fast, and this week is a big one! Here’s your three-step checklist to make sure you’re walking into Blue Chip Stardust Convention Center ready to shine, show off, and step up your game. 1. Shine – IAACE Award Nominations Close Friday!This is your chance to spotlight the superstars […]

Great News: IAACE Conference Registration Just Got Easier!

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We know these are uncertain times. With the delay in federal adult education funding, we understand that many of our members are facing tough decisions and budget constraints. That’s why the IAACE Board of Directors has taken action to help. We’re excited to announce that we’ve reduced the conference registration cost for members by $20! […]

Your Voice Made a Difference—Now Let’s Keep Up the Fight!

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Your Voice Made a Difference—Now Let’s Keep Up the Fight! We have great news to celebrate: Thanks to the efforts of more than 23,000 adult educators and learners across the country, the Office of Management and Budget has officially released the congressionally appropriated WIOA Title II funding for FY25! This is a major victory—and a […]