Empowering adults with the literacy skills to thrive as workers, family members, and citizens.
What Can We Help You Find?
MNABE Policies
Support Network
Contacts & Directories
Hiring & Onboarding
Integrated Education & Training
Performance Measures & System Outcomes
Minnesota Adult Education
2023-24 school year stats
60,783
students1,259
staff297
sitesStroke and Brain Injury Class – Robbinsdale Area Schools Adult Academic Program
Previous Spotlights
Vision and Voice – Minneapolis Adult Education
In February 2026, staff at Minneapolis Adult Education learned of a projected $2 million deficit that would result in significant reductions to the program. Proposed cuts included the layoff of half of the contracted teachers, 6 of 14 office staff positions, the loss of all Somali-speaking staff members, the closure of the North Campus, reduced
Ruth Rodriguez – Todd Wagner Award Recipient for 2026
Ruth has been involved with ABE, mostly working at St. Paul Public Schools, for nearly 35 years. During this time, she has recruited, trained and placed more than 1,350 volunteers (according to Hubbs’ SID database), who have contributed a whopping 151,379 hours to the program. This equates to more than 72 people working full-time for
Diane Penttila – Not Your Average GED Proctor
From the moment a GED tester walks through the door, she makes it clear that they are not just another test-taker. They are someone worth believing in. As both a dedicated GED instructor and test proctor, Diane has created a testing center that feels less like an intimidating exam room and more like a place