News and Issues
As part of its mission to educate legislators, policymakers, and the general public about the pivotal role of adult education in strengthening communities, NCL follows current areas of concern and provides information on and links to resources that illustrate both the challenges that adult education encounters and the solutions that it offers. These resources can be effective tools for advocacy at federal, state, and local levels.
Comments and Memoranda
NCL takes advantage of opportunities to respond to federal-level Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) that address issues pertinent to adult education and adult learners.
- Comment submitted to the Senate HELP Committee on workforce development and WIOA programs, April 2021
- Memo submitted to the Biden transition team on adult education and family literacy, December 2020
- Comment submitted to OCTAE on proposed changes to the National Reporting System reporting tables, September 2020
NCL Nexus
NCL Nexus is a quarterly e-newsletter that provides information on advocacy needs and opportunities for supporters of adult education and family literacy. Subscriptions are free and available to all interested persons.
NCL Blog
NCL members and staff use the blog to post commentary and insights on national-level matters that affect the adult literacy community.