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Hi OAEF Folks, On CCAE's website, there is a page to submit issues of concern regarding Adult Education - including a field to suggest possible solutions to the issue of concern: https://www.ccaestate.org/hot-topic-button.html I don't think you have to be signed in to the website to access the page. Folks can submit thoughts about funding for Older Adults Adult Ed here.

Many years ago, I worked as a clerk on UC Berkeley's MSSP Research Project. The project was out of the Social Welfare Dept. It was a small intimate group. I became friends with folks on the project, etc. (I got hired because I was the nanny/housecleaner for Leonard Miller and Marie Grisham - LM was a PI on the project.) Working on the project helped me understand how things work with academics, research projects, etc. Later, I worked on other research projects as an interviewer - for Kaiser Permanente's Division of Research and for the UC Berkeley Survey Research Center. Some of these projects focused on caregiving. (I also continued to work as a housecleaner/nanny/caregiver!) Thru all this, in the bottom up kind of way, I learned more about academic, research projects. etc. - and how helpful it is to have a champion in the academic world for a particular cause. Eventually the project resulted in the program going statewide. We know it as: https://aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Multipurpose_Senior_Services_Program/ When I was working with Kristen, Irma and others to try to stop of the loss of state funding for OA Adult Ed, I tried contacting academics - mostly at UC Berkeley - but was not successful in connecting with anyone. At that time, I was doing so much on so many levels in my AE work. I think if we had a laser focus on contacting academics, we would be able to find some academics who would be very interested and motivated in helping us with regaining state funding for OA AE. I would be willing to try again to connect with folks at UCB (I went there as a student and ended up graduating with a degree in Ethnic Studies). I'm sure everyone in this group has connections to different schools and people - and between all of us, we might be able to find folks who would be interested in helping out group. I am currently enrolling - as a participant - in a UCSF research project about seniors and caregivers. Maybe being in that group will lead to contacts. I know there is a lot of research being done now about caregivers, caregiving, aging, etc.. I definitely think that more women entering academic is part of this. (Kind of like sustainability work - which is largely woman driven.) I was in a project out of UC Davis as a participant - also about caregiving - but they violated confidentiality so I left the group (and yes, I followed up on all that - as a someone who used to do interviewing I know what a big deal that is.) I'm sharing that as illustration of the fact that there are a lot more of these projects - more PIs - principal investigators - looking at aging, what supports people in the aging process, etc. My takeaway is that - back in MSSP days and continuing today - many folks know - on the ground - or in ivory towers - that support and engagement are keys to health for everyone - including as we age. But given how everything works - that has to be "'proven" - and then that proof can be part of the process that brings in funding to make that happen. Long email but wanted to share some of these points. I believe if I dig thru my old advocacy material, I probably have more info on this. One of my computers crashed so I lost some of my material but I could look.

Have folks already tried to contact the advocacy branch of AARP? I believe that Irma was in contact with them thru her Coalition to Save Older Adults Education - but not sure if folks are in contact with them now. They are very good at advocacy - and would be an important asset in this effort. They also have a section on their website that is about local events, etc. This would be a good place to promote Older Adults programs at San Mateo Adult School or West Contra Costa Adult School OAEF meetings

1. https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/12/california-redistricting-final-maps/ ---------- Something to keep in mind as we reach out to legislators - some may be more vulnerable, more powerful, more in need or less in need of votes, connection with constituents. 2. Home District Visits Most legislators have some kind of meet and greet events during their recess times when they are in their home visits. For example, Kevin Mullin, who reps San Mateo area, has "Coffee with Kevin" events. During the pandemic - these might be online Townhall events - with a Q and A online at the end. (I attended a Townhall with Asm Mullin and State Sen Becker last year - was able to ask a question about Adult Ed, etc.) The good and bad of asking questions at these group events - you might get a more guarded legislator - but also - you are educating whoever else is listening/there - and you may find an ally in them. I recommend attending some of them. I also recommend following or checking Leg on social media - it's an easy way to learn of these events.

If folks would like a little zoom workshop in how to advocate thru social media and use it to good advantage when pushing for something, let me know. I'm happy to provide. Here's a document I created to help folks advocate for Green/Climate Change issues. I could create something like that focused on Older Adults (essentially - it would be similar to the Green Advocacy doc but tweaked for OAAE).

Hi Folks, Putting this in here so it's part of the resources in this group: Older Adults Google Doc It has lots of links, resources, etc. This AEM post - The Battle for Adult Education - has slides from Kristen's super good history of Adult Education - which shows when Older Adults Adult Ed was and wasn't funded by the state, etc. It's a great big picture overview. That presentation was part of Kristen, Bruce Neuburger, and my presentation at the 2015 Network for Public Education Conference on Adult Education.

Hi Folks, Paul Steenhausen of the Legislative Analyst Office has been working on a new report about Adult Ed - how the Regional Consortia system is going. I do not know if he is still working on it or has finished. It isn't published yet on the LAO website. I learned about this last Fall. If he's still working on it, I think it's crucial that he hear from our group about the consequences of not including Older Adults in state funded Adult Ed. "Unintended consequences" type info. - paul.steenhausen@... --------- his email I put a call into this office this morning to find out if he is still working on it. I don't know if he'll call back to let me know or not.

Hi Folks, 1. COABE's current newsletter is on equity in Adult Ed. Lots of good info. I haven't read it with a fine tooth comb yet. I suggest as a group folks read it, respond on social media, bring up issue of Older Adults as an equity issue. I personally think that how Adult Ed became ground down to workforce focus was grounded in white supremacy thinking. Each member of the community is important, deserves support, and makes contributions. That is not something I have had to explain to many of my students from cultures and countries where people are seen as interconnected to each other. (Just like I didn't have to explain why my parents stayed at my house vs a hotel or why I have chosen to help my parents as I have.) 2. CA Department of Education, Adult Education Office, is working on a Digital Learning Guidance Document for the field. I was invited by OTAN to join a workgroup on this (because I'm on the OTAN Distance Learning Advisory Panel). Not sure if I will or not. If I do join, I will bring up the issue of digital inclusion for Older Adults - whether they are enrolled in ESL, GED/HSD, Career Ed, Citizenship or Community Ed (including Older Adults Classes). I often bring up accessibility for low-vision, blind students and community members - this is a group that crosses over into some in the Older Adults community. Accessibility of this kind is rarely addressed in Adult Ed. I'm not an expert in ANY of these areas - but know something about low-vision through my previous jobs as reader for the blind (one of my former clients is now director of Lighthouse for the Blind!) and as daughter of someone with macular degeneration who got lots of services thru VA. I have had some Adult Ed ESL students with low-vision and did my best to provide them accessibility. And as social media person for our school and Adult Education Matters, I learned about and practiced accessibility for low-vision and blind readers. ----------- Point of this post: Look to where policy is being shaped in Adult Ed and bring up including and serving Older Adults as an equity issue.

Hi Folks, I'm on the Adult Ed Committee. At a previous meeting, we passed a resolution to regain state funding for Older Adults and Parent Education Adult Ed classes. We are now working on adding in Community Classes, including health and financial literacy. Two members of the committee, Matthew Kogan - chair, and Diane Jhun - Health Community Ed teacher - are interested in attending a OAEF meeting. Kristen will send them info and invite for next meeting. Is anyone in this group a member of CTA? It would be good to know if this issue is on their radar. FYI, I will stay on the CFT Adult Ed Committee thru April - by then hopefully a replacement for me in our local will step up and can take over.

I have slowly ended up in various situations where I could be a voice for Adult Ed, the various programs - including those which lost funding, student leadership and inclusion in policy making, teacher leadership and inclusion in policy making, equity, and sustainability. I need to pull back from much of this in order to focus on caregiving for my mom and finding new means to support myself (supplementing my retirement). As you know, advocacy and policy influence is generally unpaid. I know that this is a group of experienced advocates and so you may already know about how all this stuff works - but if some reason you don't and would like tips about getting involved in these ways, please let me know. So often in these spaces, I was one of the few people bringing up any of the issues listed above. Not always but often. It's really important to have multiple voices included in decision making. We now have a window of opportunity for more involvement and inclusion given Thurmond's leadership of CDE and the cultural emphasis on equity. As we know, these windows open and close so while they are open - we need to climb thru! Here's a doc with organizations, groups, etc. which can or do advocate for Adult Education - ( https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hMBUuz8Eu8aLguI_N23iu2SVcvoAOc0s0DQuXWk92is/edit?usp=sharing ) Do or don't we have voices within these orgs speaking up for Older Adult Adult Education? Good question - a place to get started.

Hi OAEF, Are you familiar with the Villages for Elders Movement? https://www.giaging.org/issues/the-village-movement/ Here's the one in SF: https://www.sfvillage.org/about/ My mom and I are in the process of applying to join. They have these villages in other communities. I think they would be a great place to turn to to talk about OA Adult Ed and if they are interested, ask for their support in advocacy. After I join the SF Village, I'll know more and can share. Cynthia

Alameda County Law Library event, Thursday, April 14th, 12:00-1:00pm - on Zoom - for those who assist older adults with legal issues, medical care, food stamps. Need to pre-register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seniors-guide-to-public-benefits-tickets-296986644047 Pass along to anyone you know who could benefit. Linda M.

Dear OAEF! It looks like April 12 is being declared “Education and Sharing Day” in El Cerrito -- with a nod to the memory of the Lubavitcher Rebbe … (& mostly focusing on education for children) We could go for a little education and sharing ourselves! Linda Cain https://civicclerk.blob.core.windows.net/stream/ELCERRITOCA/496040ca-62aa-41b1-9bcd-fd4dd454b548.pdf?sv=2015-12-11&sr=b&sig=ivCYtlbAd3j1IFH6rd23kuyFLrMPHHjAQMzoyS7YtSk=&st=2022-04-06T00:06:29Z&se=2023-04-06T00:11:29Z&sp=r&rscc=no-cache&rsct=application/pdf

Advocast: https://youtu.be/A29VMFnyDt4

Not sure of the topics, but there may be time for listeners' comments about Older Adult classes, or Adult Ed in general. From his email: "Education can be one of the most important ingredients for success, but we must make sure it is affordable, equitable, and accessible. Join us for a virtual town hall on Thursday, April 28th at 4:00 p.m. to discuss how as a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, we are working to support students and teachers, expand access to higher education, address disparities in our education system, and more. We are honored to be joined by the Chairman of the Committee, Congressman Bobby Scott, who will share his expertise. To RSVP and submit a question, click here or on the image below. We hope you can join us!" If the link above isn't a real link, this is it: https://desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp

Passing along this email, addressed to WCC Adult Education Students. Linda Cain Begin forwarded message: From: West Contra Costa Adult Education <erica.ehmann@...> Subject: Adult Education Principal Interview Panel Interest Form Date: April 22, 2022 at 1:12:04 PM PDT To: lsc1661@... Good Afternoon West Contra Costa Adult Education Students, If you are interested in participating on the Adult Education Principal Interview Panel, please fill out the following Form: https://forms.gle/RZ2NR81JonPDaz1K8 The form will be submitted to the Community Engagement Office. Their directions and timelines are outlined at the top of the Form. Buenas tardes, estudiantes de educación para adultos de West Contra Costa. Si está interesado en participar en el panel de entrevistas del director de educación para adultos, complete el siguiente formulario: https://forms.gle/RZ2NR81JonPDaz1K8 El formulario se enviará a la Oficina de Participación Comunitaria. Sus instrucciones y plazos se describen en la parte superior del formulario.

Passing along this email/survey from WCC Adult Education, addressed to West Contra Costa Adult Education Community, Linda Cain Begin forwarded message: From: West Contra Costa Adult Education <erica.ehmann@...> Subject: Adult Education Admin Priorities Survey for Adult Ed Principal Search Date: April 22, 2022 at 1:47:25 PM PDT To: "lsc1661@..." <lsc1661@...> Dear West Contra Costa Adult Education Community, You are invited to fill out the following survey to help inform the Community Engagement Office about priorities important to Adult Education in its Principal Search. https://forms.gle/jwMBVrbHA2Q2XyUo8 Estimada Comunidad de Educación de Adultos de West Contra Costa, Usted está invitado a completar la siguiente encuesta para ayudar a informar a la Oficina de Participación Comunitaria sobre las prioridades importantes para la Educación de Adultos en su Búsqueda de Directores. https://forms.gle/jwMBVrbHA2Q2XyUo8

If you can listen to KALW radio or podcasts … This series is starting up in honor of Older Americans Month, May 2022. Linda C. https://www.kalw.org/podcast/crosscurrents/2022-05-02/introducing-the-80-over-80-series-feat-riyo-kunisawa-and-glenda-hope-new-arrivals-stephanie-m-wildman

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/04/29/a-proclamation-on-older-americans-month-2022/ Maybe we can work this into one of our public statements about the importance of elder learning! Linda Cain