Questions for Candidates and Data Points for Your Consideration - on OAEF Website - Resources Page
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Use the questions to find what your elected reps know and are thinking about classes for older adults.
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Use the data points to explain why it's vital these programs are funded, promoted, and expanded - for the prosperity and well-being of the State of California.
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* our contacts with electeds?
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OAEF Meeting - Chat Notes
Here is the chat from today's OAEF meeting
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You 3:27 PM
https://onlok.org/
harry bernstein 3:58 PM
The first Director of California's Department of Aging was Kim McCoy Wade. I also read today (online) that Susan DeMarois?is the director of the California Department of Aging.
David Milroy 4:00 PM
https://altc.assembly.ca.gov/
THis link to the House Committee on Aging is a great place to get info and contacts
You 4:01 PM
https://calmatters.org/health/2023/02/california-homeless-seniors/#:~:text=Those%20at%20increased%20risk%20of%20losing%20shelter%20tend,and%20Supplemental%20Security%20Income%2C%20have%20not%20kept%20up.
harry bernstein 4:02 PM
In 2022, about?12.2%?of California's population lived below the poverty line. Then from 2023 (from CalMatters), California's poverty rate climbed in the first quarter of 2023, the latest quarter measured by the Public Policy Institute of California. Poverty increased from 11.7% in 2021 to?13.2%.
David Milroy 4:02 PM
https://calmatters.org/category/housing/homelessness/
David Milroy 4:03 PM![[image_0]](/g/OAEF/attachment/446/)
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Older Adults Education Forever Meeting 09/08
Hi everyone,
The September meeting of Older Adults Education Forever will take place today, Sunday, September 8.
West County meeting: 1:30 to 2:00 PM.? All welcome, but only West County matters will be discussed. General Meeting: 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Both meetings will use this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87591299469?pwd=RqXr8MX2Nxlg9pl7nC5ebQ3YaJYvua.1
Meeting ID: 875 9129 9469 Passcode: 761146
A draft agenda is attached. Please feel free to suggest additions or changes.
I will see you this afternoon.
Kristen
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Re: Next Older Adults Education Forever meeting 09/08
Sorry, I can't make it. ?I’ll try to make it next time.
On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 7:36 AM, kristen Pursley <kpursley@...> wrote: Hi Older Adults Education Supporters,
The next meeting of Older Adults Education Forever will take place this coming Sunday, September 8.
As usual, there will be a meeting of the West Contra Costa County contingent from 1:30 to 2:00 PM. General meeting from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Both meetings will be online, and both will use this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87591299469?pwd=RqXr8MX2Nxlg9pl7nC5ebQ3YaJYvua.1
Meeting ID: 875 9129 9469 Passcode: 761146
Please send me any agenda items you may have.
See you Sunday.
Kristen
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Next Older Adults Education Forever meeting 09/08
Hi Older Adults Education Supporters,
The next meeting of Older Adults Education Forever will take place this coming Sunday, September 8.
As usual, there will be a meeting of the West Contra Costa County contingent from 1:30 to 2:00 PM. General meeting from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Both meetings will be online, and both will use this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87591299469?pwd=RqXr8MX2Nxlg9pl7nC5ebQ3YaJYvua.1
Meeting ID: 875 9129 9469 Passcode: 761146
Please send me any agenda items you may have.
See you Sunday.
Kristen
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Re: FW: Uncover the Latest in Adult Education
Thanks for posting this, Cynthia!
Kristen
On Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:46:28 AM PDT, Cynthia Eagleton via groups.io <zimzamjamz@...> wrote:
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Stay ahead with the latest findings on adult education
Adult Education in the News
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There’s?a?lot?happening?in?adult?education?right?now. As we?kick off the new school year, we are highlighting some important stories that advocates of adult education shouldn't miss. See a brief recap of the stories here, and visit the to never miss the latest in adult education.??
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Recognizing the Impact of Adult Education in the Face of Funding Challenges
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Despite stagnant funding, adult education remains vital, providing transformative power to individuals and communities. The San Francisco Examiner highlights California's resilient adult education system.
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Why You Need to Watch This Video on the State of Adult Education
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Adult education is a crucial yet often underappreciated aspect of our education system. Get a deeper understanding of its challenges and benefits in EdSource's insightful broadcast, and include others in the conversation by sharing the video.?
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Unlocking New Opportunities With Adult Education on K-12 Campuses
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EdSource published a recent piece that underscores the influence of adult education programs on K-12 campuses, which have recently been recognized for their significant impact. Read how this model is benefiting not only adult learners but also students, teachers, and the wider community.
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How to Connect
- Stay connected by sharing your adult education stories on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) @CCAEState.
- Use these hashtags: #SupportK12AdultEd #AdultEducation #CCAE #AdultEdMatters #AdultEd #AdultEdu #K12AdultEdMatters
- Bookmark the ?for all the latest in adult education.
- Set reminders for the annual CCAE conference and membership renewal.
- Invite a colleague to join CCAE.
- Lend your voice by participating in our surveys.
- Join us every April during?Legislative Advocacy Day to get the latest tools for supporting adult education.
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FW: Uncover the Latest in Adult Education
Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
Stay ahead with the latest findings on adult education
Adult Education in the News
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There’s?a?lot?happening?in?adult?education?right?now. As we?kick off the new school year, we are highlighting some important stories that advocates of adult education shouldn't miss. See a brief recap of the stories here, and visit the to never miss the latest in adult education.??
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Recognizing the Impact of Adult Education in the Face of Funding Challenges
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Despite stagnant funding, adult education remains vital, providing transformative power to individuals and communities. The San Francisco Examiner highlights California's resilient adult education system.
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Why You Need to Watch This Video on the State of Adult Education
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Adult education is a crucial yet often underappreciated aspect of our education system. Get a deeper understanding of its challenges and benefits in EdSource's insightful broadcast, and include others in the conversation by sharing the video.?
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Unlocking New Opportunities With Adult Education on K-12 Campuses
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EdSource published a recent piece that underscores the influence of adult education programs on K-12 campuses, which have recently been recognized for their significant impact. Read how this model is benefiting not only adult learners but also students, teachers, and the wider community.
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How to Connect
- Stay connected by sharing your adult education stories on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) @CCAEState.
- Use these hashtags: #SupportK12AdultEd #AdultEducation #CCAE #AdultEdMatters #AdultEd #AdultEdu #K12AdultEdMatters
- Bookmark the ?for all the latest in adult education.
- Set reminders for the annual CCAE conference and membership renewal.
- Invite a colleague to join CCAE.
- Lend your voice by participating in our surveys.
- Join us every April during?Legislative Advocacy Day to get the latest tools for supporting adult education.
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Re: From today's meeting - CAEP summit, advocacy webpage, screenshot from meeting
Dear Cynthia, ? ?Many thanks for your information about the conference. ?I am hoping some of it might be available on ZOOM and for a less expensive cost. ?$675. ?is not within my means. ? ?Thank you also for your photographic efforts. ?Having more photo ops for the website? is a great suggestion to attract? new members.
Marilee
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On Aug 11, 2024, at 7:58?PM, Cynthia Eagleton via groups.io <zimzamjamz@...> wrote:
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The CAEP - California Adult Education Program - oversees the delivery of Adult Ed in California.?
- to be held Oct 28-30 in Oakland.
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Here's a link to the new on the OAEF website.
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On the Advocacy page, you will find
* link to my google doc on Advocacy for Adult Ed
* the endorsements we voted on at today's meeting
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Attached is a screenshot from our meeting.? I'm not super happy with it - maybe we can try again. Also, I used a program new to me to add the text - not satisfied with that, either!? But I try to never let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
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Fw: Older Adults Education Forever meeting today
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From: Christy Lam <christy.n.lam@...> To: kristen Pursley <kpursley@...> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 at 02:47:04 PM PDT Subject: Re: Older Adults Education Forever meeting today
Hi Kristen and OAEF,
Thank you so very much for your time and support. I really appreciate each of you and everything you are fighting for. I am honored to be in the company of so many good trouble makers!
Please like, follow, and share my socials: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Web -
Anyone up for canvassing or tabling?
For those that can't vote please donate and share the link. These union signs don't pay for themselves ;)
Or make checks payable to: Lam-Julian 4 Pinole City Council 2024 927 Marlesta Rd. Pinole, CA 94564
If you could please send me a copy of your logo and any quotes you'd like to provide so that I can post on my socials.
Thank you again for your support!
All the best, Christy Lam-Julian
On Sun, Aug 11, 2024 at 8:40?AM kristen Pursley < kpursley@...> wrote: Hi Christy,
You probably already got this information, but I wanted to send you an individual invite.? I have you on the agenda for 2:15 PM.? Here is the link to join the meeting:
Meeting ID: 875 9129 9469 Passcode: 761146
I have attached a copy of the agenda for the meeting.
See you this afternoon.
Kristen
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From today's meeting - CAEP summit, advocacy webpage, screenshot from meeting
Hi Folks,
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The CAEP - California Adult Education Program - oversees the delivery of Adult Ed in California.?
- to be held Oct 28-30 in Oakland.
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Here's a link to the new on the OAEF website.
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On the Advocacy page, you will find
* link to my google doc on Advocacy for Adult Ed
* the endorsements we voted on at today's meeting
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Attached is a screenshot from our meeting.? I'm not super happy with it - maybe we can try again. Also, I used a program new to me to add the text - not satisfied with that, either!? But I try to never let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
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We definitely should get more photos in future - either on zoom or out in the field.
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And it would be wonderful if we had buttons!?
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Sincerely,
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Cynthia
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West County OAEF meeting today
Hi West County OAEF folks,
As usual, we will meet from 1:30 to 2:00 today, before the general meeting which begins at 2:00 PM.? Here is the link for the meeting.? It is new, so please be sure to use this one:
Meeting ID: 875 9129 9469 Passcode: 761146
We don't usually have a formal agenda for these meetings, but I saw some items we might want to discuss when I was typing up the notes, as follows:
OAEF!
WEST COUNTY MEETING, 1:30-2:00 PM
Did Sakura Kai get in touch with Steve Lipson of ElderTech
Academy for tutors?? Will there be tutors
for Sakura Kai?
Does the Area Agency on Aging have a new director yet? ?Should we suggest that the adult school
principal meet with the AAA?
School Board Elections:
Area 1: Incumbent Jamela Smith-Folds running unopposed
Area 2: Incumbent Otheree Christian and Guadalupe Enllana
Area 3: (Incumbent Mister Phillips) Only one candidate so
far, Cinthia Hernandez.? Mister Phillips
is not running.? Deadline to file
extended for this area because incumbent did not file papers. Filing closes
Wednesday, August 14.
Area 4 and 5 (Demetrio Gonzalez Hoy and Leslie Reckler) are
not in play this election.? Their terms
expire in 2026. I will see you at 1:30 PM.
Kristen
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Older Adults Education Forever Meeting Today 08/11
Hi Older Adults Education Supporters,
Our August meeting is today, Sunday August 11.
The West County meeting will take place from 1:30 to 2:00 PM.? All are welcome, but only West County matters will be discussed.
General meeting from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Both meetings will use the following link.? Please note that this is a new link; please don't use an old one.
Meeting ID: 875 9129 9469 Passcode: 761146
Please wear your OAEF tee shirt if you have one, a bright turquoise top, if possible, if you don't.? We will take a group screenshot at the end of the meeting.
A draft agenda for this meeting is attached. Please feel free to suggest additions or revisions. At 2:15, we will have a brief presentation by a candidate who has requested our support: Christy Lam-Julian, who is running for Pinole City Council.
I have also attached the notes from the July meeting. Please feel free to suggest corrections or additions.
I will see you at 1:30 or 2:00!
Kristen
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"Lives Well Lived" -- "wit & wisdom" of elders --on PBS TV in Bay Area, Thur. 8/8 at 11 PM
Dear OAEF people, If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, you might like to watch this show on KQED+ (PBS) on Thurs., Aug. 8 at 11 PM.?
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11:00 PM Lives Well Lived Lives Well Lived celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of people aged 75-100, who reveal their secrets for living a meaningful?life.? Repeats 8/9 at 5 AM.
LINDA CAIN
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Next Older Adults Education Forever meeting 08/11
Hi everyone,
The next meeting of Older Adults Education Forever will take place this coming Sunday, August 11 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.? Please send me any items you have for the agenda. Here is the link for the meeting. Please note that we have a new link, as there was a problem with the old one:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87591299469?pwd=RqXr8MX2Nxlg9pl7nC5ebQ3YaJYvua.1
Meeting ID: 875 9129 9469 Passcode: 761146
We will take a group screen shot at the end of the meeting, for those who are willing to be in the picture.? If you have an OAEF tee shirt, please wear it. If you don't have a tee shirt, wear a bright turquoise top if you can.
See you Sunday.??
Kristen
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KALW radio program on aging this week
Hi everyone,
Harry Bernstein sent this message about a radio program about seniors, running only this week, every day at 11:30 AM.? Information is below.
Kristen
This week, on radio station KALW (91.7 FM or also available online)--
The name of the program is Bay Made, daily at 11:30 a.m., but the topic below is just this week, since the programs change regularly.
The program this week is about seniors and is called?Not born yesterday, a broadcast about aging, produced in SF
(it is about older adults, "about the challenges and joys of aging"). Someone from OAEF could be a worthwhile guest for them.
today's program featured Dr. [John Richard?] Restak, an author on memory. Past programs should be accessible as well.
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Another article on Adult Ed!
SF Examiner - focuses on City College
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Re: This listserve can be read by anyone - at least that's what it seems settings say
Dear Cynthia, ? ?No need to apologize. ?Thank you for the information and I will certainly check into it. ? ?Certainly, I would love to see a class at CCSF, but we are struggling for regular classes in English 1A right now, let alone Older adult classes in computer skills. ? ?Thanks again, Cynthia. ? ? With gratitude,
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On Jul 26, 2024, at 9:20?AM, Cynthia Eagleton via groups.io <zimzamjamz@...> wrote:
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I sent a response to you via Linda's post. And I apologize for typing Marilyn and not Marilee!
Free Google Basics class at San Mateo Adult Ed - very patient teacher!
On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 07:21:25 AM PDT, Marilee Hearn <marileehearn@...> wrote:
Wish I could help. ?More evidence for computer classes for seniors as my list of what I don’t know how to do is growing by the nanosecond! ? ? Marilee On Jul 25, 2024, at 1:44?PM, Linda Cain <lsc1661@...> wrote:
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Found this is Junk, unfortunately …. I wonder how to white list our address — especially since people’s contributions don’t come from OAEF@...?but more like (as in this example) somebody via Can anyone advise me? ?I am using Hotmail(Outlook) on a Mac.
Linda C. On Jul 14, 2024, at 4:32 PM, Cynthia Eagleton via < zimzamjamz@...> wrote:
Hi Folks,
All this time, I thought this was a closed group but seems like it's set to:
"Archive is visible to anyone."
I think we need to change the settings so that it's members only for both posting AND reading posts.
We need a place where we can share information with each other that is no on public view.
Sincerely,
Cynthia
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Hi Marilee -
I sent a response to you via Linda's post. And I apologize for typing Marilyn and not Marilee!
Free Google Basics class at San Mateo Adult Ed - very patient teacher!
On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 07:21:25 AM PDT, Marilee Hearn <marileehearn@...> wrote:
Wish I could help. ?More evidence for computer classes for seniors as my list of what I don’t know how to do is growing by the nanosecond! ? ? Marilee On Jul 25, 2024, at 1:44?PM, Linda Cain <lsc1661@...> wrote:
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Found this is Junk, unfortunately …. I wonder how to white list our address — especially since people’s contributions don’t come from OAEF@...?but more like (as in this example) somebody via Can anyone advise me? ?I am using Hotmail(Outlook) on a Mac.
Linda C. On Jul 14, 2024, at 4:32 PM, Cynthia Eagleton via < zimzamjamz@...> wrote:
Hi Folks,
All this time, I thought this was a closed group but seems like it's set to:
"Archive is visible to anyone."
I think we need to change the settings so that it's members only for both posting AND reading posts.
We need a place where we can share information with each other that is no on public view.
Sincerely,
Cynthia
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Re: This listserve can be read by anyone - at least that's what it seems settings say
Hi Linda and Marilyn,
Linda, it sounds like you're receiving emails the way we all receive them when someone creates a post in the OAEF io groups list serve.
Some mentioned a program where teens or young adults buddy up to help folks learn more about technology - but I don't recall what it was. Could you participate in this program?
Marilyn, at San Mateo Adult and Career Education, there are many classes to help folks learn tech skills. They are not marketed to older adults, per se, but older adults are definitely amongst the learners.?
The school is located not far from Caltrain. Marilyn, you could drive or take Caltrain to the Adult School - maybe a once a week class??
The Google Basics class is free. Jeanne Dimon is the teacher. I know her. She is extremely kind and patient.
Here is a link to the computer classes at San Mateo Adult and Career Education:
On Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 01:43:58 PM PDT, Linda Cain <lsc1661@...> wrote:
Found this is Junk, unfortunately …. I wonder how to white list our address — especially since people’s contributions don’t come from OAEF@...?but more like (as in this example) somebody via Can anyone advise me? ?I am using Hotmail(Outlook) on a Mac.
On Jul 14, 2024, at 4:32 PM, Cynthia Eagleton via < zimzamjamz@...> wrote:
Hi Folks,
All this time, I thought this was a closed group but seems like it's set to:
"Archive is visible to anyone."
I think we need to change the settings so that it's members only for both posting AND reading posts.
We need a place where we can share information with each other that is no on public view.
Sincerely,
Cynthia
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Article on the value of Adult Education - and some ideas on getting more coverage
Recently, there have been a number of articles about Adult Ed -- leading up to the EdSource RoundTable yesterday.
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They don't mention Older Adults specifically - but they discuss Adult Ed - which very much needs the coverage.
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Here's a link one of the articles:
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It's important to get this kind of coverage.?
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And it would be very helpful if there were an article written specifically about Older Adults.
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Years back, Nannette Asimov of the SF Chronicle covered cuts to OA classes at CCSF. She is still with the Chronicle. If some of the CCSF folks have a connection to her, it might be worth a reach out.
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Note:? she only covered OA as part of CCSF. She didn't explain the big picture - overall cuts to Adult Ed in wake of housing crash.
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I think coverage needs to showcase the big picture. OA classes in K12 Adult Ed was COMPLETELY defunded - and in some Com College systems (not all), OA does not have the support it needs - and across the board - state wide - we need more attention and funding for these classes.?
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Creating bulletpoint one sheets and infographics would be a helpful handoff to journalists to get the coverage we need.
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