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Introduction

  • COABE (Coalition on Adult Basic Education) has been actively involved in promoting digital inclusion and addressing the digital divide since 2021.

  • COABE collaborates with legislators, foundations, and the business community to highlight the needs of local programs and adult learners.

  • National Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) is an annual event supported by COABE to raise awareness and promote digital equity.

  • COABE has launched several initiatives and partnerships, such as the 'Online For All' campaign with Civic Nation and the U.S. Department of Education.

  • COABE provides resources, toolkits, and specialized programming to support digital literacy and inclusion efforts.

Digital Equity Initiatives [1]

  • Digital Equity Task Force: COABE has established a Digital Equity Task Force to address digital inclusion challenges.

  • Online For All: A partnership with Civic Nation and the U.S. Department of Education to close the digital divide.

  • Digital Change Agents: COABE has trained Digital Change Agents to participate in state digital equity planning.

  • Google Scholarships: COABE partnered with Google to provide 500 scholarships for high-demand workforce certificates.

  • HyFlex Programming: COABE promotes Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) models to support diverse learning preferences.

National Digital Inclusion Week [2]

  • Annual Event: National Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) is held annually to promote digital equity.

  • Specialized Programming: COABE provides daily specialized programming during DIW.

  • Advocacy Tools: COABE offers advocacy and awareness tools to support digital inclusion efforts.

  • Social Media Toolkit: A toolkit is provided to help members promote digital inclusion on social media.

  • State of the Art Resources: COABE offers state-of-the-art resources to support digital literacy.

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Key Partnerships [1]

  • Civic Nation: Partnered with Civic Nation for the 'Online For All' campaign.

  • U.S. Department of Education: Collaborated to promote digital equity.

  • Google: Provided 500 scholarships for workforce certificates.

  • Environmental Defense Fund: Worked on environmental literacy certification.

  • Texas Southern University: Implemented green jobs training and employment program.

Resources and Toolkits [3]

  • Advocacy Social Media Toolkit: Sample captions and graphics for promoting digital inclusion.

  • ACP Sign-On Letter Toolkit: Tools for contacting congresspersons about digital equity.

  • Digital Equity Checklist: A guide to support district leaders in meeting digital equity needs.

  • Digital Equity National Fact Sheets: Information on digital equity efforts across the nation.

  • Digital Inclusion Event Toolkits: Resources for organizing digital inclusion events.

Notable Figures [1]

  • Michael Matos: Education Technology Director for scaleLit and COABE Chair.

  • Kristin Hempel: Associate Director for a regional adult education program in Connecticut.

  • Jacqueline Aguilera: Project Manager with the Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy in Houston, TX.

  • Carmine Stewart: Vice President of Programming at Seeds of Literacy in Cleveland, Ohio.

  • Nell Eckersley: Director of Digital Equity Projects at the Literacy Assistance Center in New York.

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