Entries by Jenn Wigginton

COABE 2026 in Indy

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🏁 2026 Registration Is Now Open! Start your engines—COABE 2026 is officially headed to Indianapolis, and registration is NOW OPEN! We’re gearing up for an unforgettable experience April 12–15, 2026, right in the heart of downtown Indy at the JW Marriott and connected convention spaces. Pre-Conference: April 12 Conference: April 13–15 This year’s theme, The […]

Gratitude in Every Direction: A Thanksgiving Message from IAACE

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As we gather in this season of gratitude, I’ve been reflecting on the many blessings in my life—big and small, obvious and overlooked—and I’m reminded that thankfulness is less about what we have and more about what we recognize. The same is true for our work in adult education. I am grateful for the people […]

Nominate Your Business Partners for Recognition!

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The submission form for the IAACE Business Partner Recognition is now open!Visit iaace.com/business-and-industry-partnership to submit your nomination today for them to be recognized at Adult Education Day — January 28, 2026! This recognition honors the businesses that exceed expectations in supporting adult education and workforce development in Indiana. These are the employers who understand that education is […]

Gratitude, Coffee, and Connection

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There’s something about this season that makes me reach for an extra cup of coffee — not because I need the caffeine (okay, maybe a little), but because it feels like the perfect companion for reflection. November has a way of slowing us down just enough to look around and say, “Wow, look at all […]

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 […]