Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 37m
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Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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A show all about advocating for Adult Education

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Adult Ed Advocast Toolbox E4: Advocacy Sound Bites That Don’t Feel Scripted

Mar 26, 2026 13m

Why do some advocacy messages stick while others fall flat? In this short Toolbox episode, we break down how PR and media professionals prepare sound bites that sound natural, not rehearsed, and how…

Adult Ed Advocast E23: Communicating for Change

Mar 11, 2026 27m

Effective advocacy isn’t about saying more—it’s about saying what matters clearly and credibly. In this episode, Lauren Zelt draws on her experience in media production, public affairs, and…

Adult Ed Advocast Toolbox E3: How to Talk Workforce Without Losing Your Message

Jan 12, 2026 7m

When we talk about adult education, it’s easy to focus on confidence, community, and personal growth—but in workforce conversations, we also need to speak the language of skills and economic…

Adult Ed Advocast E22: Advocating at the Crossroads - Where Workforce and Adult Education Align

Dec 11, 2025 33m

Adult education and workforce development share the same goal: building opportunity for people and prosperity for communities. In this episode, Erin Vobornik speaks with Jaimie Francis from the U.S.…

Adult Ed Advocast Toolbox E2: How to Support Learners in Telling Their Stories

Nov 29, 2025 4m

In this Advocast Toolbox episode, Erin Vobornik outlines how educators, mentors, and COABE Ambassadors can coach adult learners to prepare and deliver their stories with confidence. Learn how to…

Adult Ed Advocast E21: Sharing Your Story, Making Change: A Look Inside Adult Learner Advocacy

Nov 12, 2025 22m

Adult learner Shyanne Ross knows the power of a personal story. In this episode of the COABE Advocast, she shares why she chose to speak with lawmakers, how she prepared, and the advice she has for…

Adult Ed Advocast Toolbox E1: How to Tie a Story to Data

Oct 27, 2025 7m

Learn how to make your advocacy more powerful by connecting personal stories to compelling data. In this Advocast Toolbox episode, you’ll get practical tips on choosing the right data points, weaving…

Adult Ed Advocast E20: Empowering Through Access: Digital Skills for All

Oct 07, 2025 36m

Join COABE for this special Advocast episode, Empowering Through Access: Digital Skills for All, featuring guest Nell Eckersley. In honor of National Digital Inclusion Week, we discuss why digital…

Episode 19: From Noise to Noticed: Crafting Messages That Move Policy

Sep 10, 2025 23m

Every day, lawmakers and their staff are inundated with requests, proposals, and stories from dozens of organizations. How do you make sure your adult education message rises above the noise?In the…

Adult Ed Advocast E18: Advocacy April as a SAAEF

May 14, 2025 28m

In this episode, Katie Donoviel, 2025 State Advocates for Adult Education Fellow (SAAEF) for Utah, discusses the power of advocacy, her SAAEF experience, and how to be a strong advocate for adult…

Adult Ed Advocast E17: From GED to U.S. Diplomat

Mar 20, 2025 23m

From GED learner to U.S. diplomat—Aminata Sy’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience and the transformative power of education. In this episode, she shares her inspiring story, from…

Adult Ed Advocast E16: Three Things We Love About Advocacy

Feb 11, 2025 26m

In this special episode, we are joined by COABE’s 2025 Outstanding Local Excellence in Advocacy award winner, Mark Hux! Join in to hear what each of us love most about adult education advocacy.

Adult Ed Advocast E15: Hosting Community Events

Apr 17, 2024 33m

In this episode, we talk to Debra Tavaras of Atlanta Public School Adult Education and COABE’s 2023 SAAEF fellow for Georgia about how to persevere through the challenges of advocacy. She discusses…

Adult Ed Advocast E14: COABE Turns 25!

Feb 29, 2024 59m

In this episode, we speak with COABE CEO, Sharon Bonney, and President Elect, Hector Martinez, about the past, present, and future of COABE. We are also joined by former adult learner Kimberly Lee…

Adult Ed Advocast E13: AEFL Week Advocacy in Connecticut

Nov 21, 2023 25m

In this episode, we talk to Christine Valdez, 2023 SAAEF Fellow from Connecticut, about how she and her peers expanded their advocacy during AEFL Week. We are also joined by Stone Dixon who shares…

Adult Ed Advocast E12: Lessons Learned From Advocacy April

Oct 03, 2023 49m

In this episode, we discuss highlights of Advocacy April, including the Spring Legislative Briefing with two of the briefing’s panelists, Hector Martinez of the Kansas Board of Regents and Joyce…

Adult Ed Advocast E11: DEI in Adult Ed

Jul 03, 2023 1h 9m

In this episode, we discuss the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in adult education. Carmine Stewart provides a program director’s view on ensuring all voices are at the tab;e…

Adult Ed Advocast E10: Organizing Effective Rallies

May 12, 2023 50m

In this episode, we discuss the process for organizing effective rallies. You will hear from Jeff Campbell of the Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association (IACEA) about adapting to virtual…

Adult Ed Advocast E9: Setting Advocacy Goals

Feb 22, 2023 50m

In this episode, we discuss adult learner success stories, setting your advocacy goals for 2023, and why legislators need to hear from adult learners. Join us as we chat with 2022 California SAAEF…

Adult Ed Advocast E8: AEFL Week 2022 Recap

Nov 07, 2022 58m

In this episode, we chat with Sharon Bonney and Jeff Abramowitz of COABE about how the nation celebrated AEFL Week this year. We also speak to Megan Linzy, adult education alumni and current COABE…

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