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Jeff Carter
Thu, Mar 12, 2020 1:16 AM

Colleagues,

Most of you are aware by now that COABE has postponed their upcoming conference and  TESOL has cancelled theirs due to COVID-19. I also received a notice today that the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE) has cancelled their annual NETWORK event.

I know leaders and members of both those organizations are on this list, and I just wanted to write to applaud these organizations for making what I'm sure was a very difficult decision. But it was absolutely the right decision.

Some of you know that my day-to-day job is outside of adult ed, and that I run a group whose members are mainly doctors and and other health professionals. I've been talking to a lot of those folks this week, and over the past 48 hours or so in particular, and they have all impressed upon me just how serious this crisis is. 

So I think it's important that we acknowledge these groups for doing the right thing, and to stand with our colleagues during this difficult time.

Jeff

Colleagues, Most of you are aware by now that COABE has postponed their upcoming conference and TESOL has cancelled theirs due to COVID-19. I also received a notice today that the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE) has cancelled their annual NETWORK event. I know leaders and members of both those organizations are on this list, and I just wanted to write to applaud these organizations for making what I'm sure was a very difficult decision. But it was absolutely the right decision. Some of you know that my day-to-day job is outside of adult ed, and that I run a group whose members are mainly doctors and and other health professionals. I've been talking to a lot of those folks this week, and over the past 48 hours or so in particular, and they have all impressed upon me just how serious this crisis is.  So I think it's important that we acknowledge these groups for doing the right thing, and to stand with our colleagues during this difficult time. Jeff
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Regina Suitt
Thu, Mar 12, 2020 1:24 AM

Agreed Jeff, a very hard decision, and I am proud of COABE’s strength and
leadership for doing it.

On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 6:17 PM Jeff Carter jcarter@literacypolicy.org
wrote:

Colleagues,

Most of you are aware by now that COABE has postponed their upcoming
conference and TESOL has cancelled theirs due to COVID-19. I also received
a notice today that the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE)
has cancelled their annual NETWORK event.

I know leaders and members of both those organizations are on this list,
and I just wanted to write to applaud these organizations for making what
I'm sure was a very difficult decision. But it was absolutely the right
decision.

Some of you know that my day-to-day job is outside of adult ed, and that I
run a group whose members are mainly doctors and and other health
professionals. I've been talking to a lot of those folks this week, and
over the past 48 hours or so in particular, and they have all impressed
upon me just how serious this crisis is.

So I think it's important that we acknowledge these groups for doing the
right thing, and to stand with our colleagues during this difficult time.

Jeff

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Agreed Jeff, a very hard decision, and I am proud of COABE’s strength and leadership for doing it. On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 6:17 PM Jeff Carter <jcarter@literacypolicy.org> wrote: > Colleagues, > > Most of you are aware by now that COABE has postponed their upcoming > conference and TESOL has cancelled theirs due to COVID-19. I also received > a notice today that the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE) > has cancelled their annual NETWORK event. > > I know leaders and members of both those organizations are on this list, > and I just wanted to write to applaud these organizations for making what > I'm sure was a very difficult decision. But it was absolutely the right > decision. > > Some of you know that my day-to-day job is outside of adult ed, and that I > run a group whose members are mainly doctors and and other health > professionals. I've been talking to a lot of those folks this week, and > over the past 48 hours or so in particular, and they have all impressed > upon me just how serious this crisis is. > > So I think it's important that we acknowledge these groups for doing the > right thing, and to stand with our colleagues during this difficult time. > > Jeff > > _______________________________________________ > National Coalition for Literacy Members mailing list > Members@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org > To unsubscribe: > http://lists.national-coalition-literacy.org/mailman/listinfo/members_lists.national-coalition-literacy.org > -- Sent from Gmail Mobile
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Cynthia Campbell
Thu, Mar 12, 2020 1:37 AM

I echo Regina and Jeff's sentiments. COABE made the hard, but right,
decision.

Stay well everyone!
Cynthia Campbell

On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 9:25 PM Regina Suitt suittregina@gmail.com wrote:

Agreed Jeff, a very hard decision, and I am proud of COABE’s strength and
leadership for doing it.

On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 6:17 PM Jeff Carter jcarter@literacypolicy.org
wrote:

Colleagues,

Most of you are aware by now that COABE has postponed their upcoming
conference and TESOL has cancelled theirs due to COVID-19. I also received
a notice today that the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE)
has cancelled their annual NETWORK event.

I know leaders and members of both those organizations are on this list,
and I just wanted to write to applaud these organizations for making what
I'm sure was a very difficult decision. But it was absolutely the right
decision.

Some of you know that my day-to-day job is outside of adult ed, and that
I run a group whose members are mainly doctors and and other health
professionals. I've been talking to a lot of those folks this week, and
over the past 48 hours or so in particular, and they have all impressed
upon me just how serious this crisis is.

So I think it's important that we acknowledge these groups for doing the
right thing, and to stand with our colleagues during this difficult time.

Jeff

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I echo Regina and Jeff's sentiments. COABE made the hard, but right, decision. Stay well everyone! *Cynthia Campbell* On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 9:25 PM Regina Suitt <suittregina@gmail.com> wrote: > Agreed Jeff, a very hard decision, and I am proud of COABE’s strength and > leadership for doing it. > > On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 6:17 PM Jeff Carter <jcarter@literacypolicy.org> > wrote: > >> Colleagues, >> >> Most of you are aware by now that COABE has postponed their upcoming >> conference and TESOL has cancelled theirs due to COVID-19. I also received >> a notice today that the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE) >> has cancelled their annual NETWORK event. >> >> I know leaders and members of both those organizations are on this list, >> and I just wanted to write to applaud these organizations for making what >> I'm sure was a very difficult decision. But it was absolutely the right >> decision. >> >> Some of you know that my day-to-day job is outside of adult ed, and that >> I run a group whose members are mainly doctors and and other health >> professionals. I've been talking to a lot of those folks this week, and >> over the past 48 hours or so in particular, and they have all impressed >> upon me just how serious this crisis is. >> >> So I think it's important that we acknowledge these groups for doing the >> right thing, and to stand with our colleagues during this difficult time. >> >> Jeff >> >> _______________________________________________ >> National Coalition for Literacy Members mailing list >> Members@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org >> To unsubscribe: >> http://lists.national-coalition-literacy.org/mailman/listinfo/members_lists.national-coalition-literacy.org >> > -- > Sent from Gmail Mobile > _______________________________________________ > National Coalition for Literacy Members mailing list > Members@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org > To unsubscribe: > http://lists.national-coalition-literacy.org/mailman/listinfo/members_lists.national-coalition-literacy.org >
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Deborah Kennedy
Thu, Mar 12, 2020 11:59 AM

Jeff, thank you for this.

On behalf of the NCL board of directors, I honor TESOL, COABE, and the numerous other education and language focused organizations that have made the difficult decision to cancel or defer spring conferences and events. Conference planning is a lengthy, complex, and expensive process, as many of you know from personal experience. I encourage each of you to provide whatever support you can to our colleagues as they work through the ramifications of these cancellations.

Deborah

Deborah Kennedy

Senior Consultant / Owner, Key Words

President, National Coalition for Literacy

office: 202-364-1964 (September-May)

office: 603-293-2402 (June-August)

http://www.key-words.us

http://www.national-coalition-literacy.org

---- On Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:16:41 -0400 Jeff Carter jcarter@literacypolicy.org wrote ----

Colleagues,

Most of you are aware by now that COABE has postponed their upcoming conference and  TESOL has cancelled theirs due to COVID-19. I also received a notice today that the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE) has cancelled their annual NETWORK event.

I know leaders and members of both those organizations are on this list, and I just wanted to write to applaud these organizations for making what I'm sure was a very difficult decision. But it was absolutely the right decision.

Some of you know that my day-to-day job is outside of adult ed, and that I run a group whose members are mainly doctors and and other health professionals. I've been talking to a lot of those folks this week, and over the past 48 hours or so in particular, and they have all impressed upon me just how serious this crisis is. 

So I think it's important that we acknowledge these groups for doing the right thing, and to stand with our colleagues during this difficult time.

Jeff

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Jeff, thank you for this. On behalf of the NCL board of directors, I honor TESOL, COABE, and the numerous other education and language focused organizations that have made the difficult decision to cancel or defer spring conferences and events. Conference planning is a lengthy, complex, and expensive process, as many of you know from personal experience. I encourage each of you to provide whatever support you can to our colleagues as they work through the ramifications of these cancellations. Deborah Deborah Kennedy Senior Consultant / Owner, Key Words President, National Coalition for Literacy office: 202-364-1964 (September-May) office: 603-293-2402 (June-August) http://www.key-words.us http://www.national-coalition-literacy.org ---- On Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:16:41 -0400 Jeff Carter <jcarter@literacypolicy.org> wrote ---- Colleagues, Most of you are aware by now that COABE has postponed their upcoming conference and TESOL has cancelled theirs due to COVID-19. I also received a notice today that the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE) has cancelled their annual NETWORK event. I know leaders and members of both those organizations are on this list, and I just wanted to write to applaud these organizations for making what I'm sure was a very difficult decision. But it was absolutely the right decision. Some of you know that my day-to-day job is outside of adult ed, and that I run a group whose members are mainly doctors and and other health professionals. I've been talking to a lot of those folks this week, and over the past 48 hours or so in particular, and they have all impressed upon me just how serious this crisis is.  So I think it's important that we acknowledge these groups for doing the right thing, and to stand with our colleagues during this difficult time. Jeff _______________________________________________ National Coalition for Literacy Members mailing list Members@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org To unsubscribe: http://lists.national-coalition-literacy.org/mailman/listinfo/members_lists.national-coalition-literacy.org
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Sharon Bonney
Thu, Mar 12, 2020 12:28 PM

We appreciate everyone's support and have been overwhelmed by affirmation from the field that this decision was in the best interest of all, which has been very encouraging! We look forward to posting our summer conference date soon, and hope that you can make it!

Thanks again for your support and partnership- we appreciate it!

Have a wonderful day,

Sharon Bonney

Chief Executive Officer | Coalition on Adult Basic Education | sharonmbonney@coabe.org
P: 888-44-COABE (888-442-6223) | F: 866-941-5129 | www.COABE.orghttp://www.coabe.org/ | PO Box 1820 Cicero, NY 13039

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From: Members members-bounces@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org on behalf of Cynthia Campbell campbell945@gmail.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 9:37 PM
To: Regina Suitt suittregina@gmail.com
Cc: NCL List members@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org
Subject: Re: [NCL Members] COVID-19

I echo Regina and Jeff's sentiments. COABE made the hard, but right, decision.

Stay well everyone!
Cynthia Campbell

On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 9:25 PM Regina Suitt <suittregina@gmail.commailto:suittregina@gmail.com> wrote:
Agreed Jeff, a very hard decision, and I am proud of COABE’s strength and leadership for doing it.

On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 6:17 PM Jeff Carter <jcarter@literacypolicy.orgmailto:jcarter@literacypolicy.org> wrote:
Colleagues,

Most of you are aware by now that COABE has postponed their upcoming conference and TESOL has cancelled theirs due to COVID-19. I also received a notice today that the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE) has cancelled their annual NETWORK event.

I know leaders and members of both those organizations are on this list, and I just wanted to write to applaud these organizations for making what I'm sure was a very difficult decision. But it was absolutely the right decision.

Some of you know that my day-to-day job is outside of adult ed, and that I run a group whose members are mainly doctors and and other health professionals. I've been talking to a lot of those folks this week, and over the past 48 hours or so in particular, and they have all impressed upon me just how serious this crisis is.

So I think it's important that we acknowledge these groups for doing the right thing, and to stand with our colleagues during this difficult time.

Jeff

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We appreciate everyone's support and have been overwhelmed by affirmation from the field that this decision was in the best interest of all, which has been very encouraging! We look forward to posting our summer conference date soon, and hope that you can make it! Thanks again for your support and partnership- we appreciate it! Have a wonderful day, Sharon Bonney Chief Executive Officer | Coalition on Adult Basic Education | sharonmbonney@coabe.org P: 888-44-COABE (888-442-6223) | F: 866-941-5129 | www.COABE.org<http://www.coabe.org/> | PO Box 1820 Cicero, NY 13039 [cid:2a9e26eb-47b9-4184-9409-ce37ae341826]<https://www.facebook.com/COABEHQ/> [cid:309948c9-dfed-46c7-845e-c7987d9df36b] <https://twitter.com/COABEHQ> [cid:2bfa9a0b-4ca1-4918-a92a-ea4b267d9a12] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/coalition-on-adult-basic-education/> [cid:9d237fd1-4876-45ee-845a-6ab8f3eacbb1] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCmd7QzQq3e5XzawnVgnTg> [cid:aca5b277-4bfd-4c68-a49a-98da1d3de32a][cid:32b41832-0540-43ed-9ca2-c8f3092c7b34]<https://coabe.org/>[cid:4dc4acf7-ee9e-4631-b919-f7070da5b19e] ________________________________ From: Members <members-bounces@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org> on behalf of Cynthia Campbell <campbell945@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 9:37 PM To: Regina Suitt <suittregina@gmail.com> Cc: NCL List <members@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org> Subject: Re: [NCL Members] COVID-19 I echo Regina and Jeff's sentiments. COABE made the hard, but right, decision. Stay well everyone! Cynthia Campbell On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 9:25 PM Regina Suitt <suittregina@gmail.com<mailto:suittregina@gmail.com>> wrote: Agreed Jeff, a very hard decision, and I am proud of COABE’s strength and leadership for doing it. On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 6:17 PM Jeff Carter <jcarter@literacypolicy.org<mailto:jcarter@literacypolicy.org>> wrote: Colleagues, Most of you are aware by now that COABE has postponed their upcoming conference and TESOL has cancelled theirs due to COVID-19. I also received a notice today that the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE) has cancelled their annual NETWORK event. I know leaders and members of both those organizations are on this list, and I just wanted to write to applaud these organizations for making what I'm sure was a very difficult decision. But it was absolutely the right decision. Some of you know that my day-to-day job is outside of adult ed, and that I run a group whose members are mainly doctors and and other health professionals. I've been talking to a lot of those folks this week, and over the past 48 hours or so in particular, and they have all impressed upon me just how serious this crisis is. So I think it's important that we acknowledge these groups for doing the right thing, and to stand with our colleagues during this difficult time. Jeff _______________________________________________ National Coalition for Literacy Members mailing list Members@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org<mailto:Members@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org> To unsubscribe: http://lists.national-coalition-literacy.org/mailman/listinfo/members_lists.national-coalition-literacy.org -- Sent from Gmail Mobile _______________________________________________ National Coalition for Literacy Members mailing list Members@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org<mailto:Members@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org> To unsubscribe: http://lists.national-coalition-literacy.org/mailman/listinfo/members_lists.national-coalition-literacy.org
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Dr. Don Finn
Thu, Mar 12, 2020 12:41 PM

Good morning all,

On behalf of the COABE Executive Committee, Board, and staff, I want to
express our appreciation for the affirming and kind words regarding this
decision. The decision to postpone the annual Conference not taken lightly
and despite the negative ramifications for COABE, our focus is and remains
on the best interest of the field. We are working with our host hotel,
conference venues, state partner, and speakers/presenters on an alternate
timeframe that we hope to announce within the next week.

We appreciate the support and hope you will be able to join us in Baltimore!

Don

Don Finn, Ph.D.

President, Coalition on Adult Basic Education
P: 888-44-COABE (888-442-6223) | F: 866-941-5129 | president@coabe.org |
www.COABE.org http://www.coabe.org/ | PO Box 1820 Cicero, NY 13039
http://www.coabe.org

On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 8:00 AM Deborah Kennedy <
deborah.kennedy@key-words.us> wrote:

Jeff, thank you for this.

On behalf of the NCL board of directors, I honor TESOL, COABE, and the
numerous other education and language focused organizations that have made
the difficult decision to cancel or defer spring conferences and events.
Conference planning is a lengthy, complex, and expensive process, as many
of you know from personal experience. I encourage each of you to provide
whatever support you can to our colleagues as they work through the
ramifications of these cancellations.

Deborah

Deborah Kennedy
Senior Consultant / Owner, Key Words
President, National Coalition for Literacy

office: 202-364-1964 (September-May)
office: 603-293-2402 (June-August)

www.key-words.us
www.national-coalition-literacy.org

---- On Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:16:41 -0400 Jeff Carter
<jcarter@literacypolicy.org jcarter@literacypolicy.org> wrote ----

Colleagues,

Most of you are aware by now that COABE has postponed their upcoming
conference and TESOL has cancelled theirs due to COVID-19. I also received
a notice today that the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE)
has cancelled their annual NETWORK event.

I know leaders and members of both those organizations are on this list,
and I just wanted to write to applaud these organizations for making what
I'm sure was a very difficult decision. But it was absolutely the right
decision.

Some of you know that my day-to-day job is outside of adult ed, and that I
run a group whose members are mainly doctors and and other health
professionals. I've been talking to a lot of those folks this week, and
over the past 48 hours or so in particular, and they have all impressed
upon me just how serious this crisis is.

So I think it's important that we acknowledge these groups for doing the
right thing, and to stand with our colleagues during this difficult time.

Jeff

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Don Finn, Ph.D.

President, Coalition on Adult Basic Education
P: 888-44-COABE (888-442-6223) | F: 866-941-5129 | president@coabe.org |
www.COABE.org http://www.coabe.org/ | PO Box 1820 Cicero, NY 13039
http://www.coabe.org

Good morning all, On behalf of the COABE Executive Committee, Board, and staff, I want to express our appreciation for the affirming and kind words regarding this decision. The decision to postpone the annual Conference not taken lightly and despite the negative ramifications for COABE, our focus is and remains on the best interest of the field. We are working with our host hotel, conference venues, state partner, and speakers/presenters on an alternate timeframe that we hope to announce within the next week. We appreciate the support and hope you will be able to join us in Baltimore! Don -- *Don Finn, Ph.D.* President, Coalition on Adult Basic Education P: 888-44-COABE (888-442-6223) | F: 866-941-5129 | president@coabe.org | www.COABE.org <http://www.coabe.org/> | PO Box 1820 Cicero, NY 13039 <http://www.coabe.org> On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 8:00 AM Deborah Kennedy < deborah.kennedy@key-words.us> wrote: > Jeff, thank you for this. > > On behalf of the NCL board of directors, I honor TESOL, COABE, and the > numerous other education and language focused organizations that have made > the difficult decision to cancel or defer spring conferences and events. > Conference planning is a lengthy, complex, and expensive process, as many > of you know from personal experience. I encourage each of you to provide > whatever support you can to our colleagues as they work through the > ramifications of these cancellations. > > *Deborah* > > > Deborah Kennedy > Senior Consultant / Owner, Key Words > President, National Coalition for Literacy > > office: 202-364-1964 (September-May) > office: 603-293-2402 (June-August) > > www.key-words.us > www.national-coalition-literacy.org > > > ---- On Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:16:41 -0400 *Jeff Carter > <jcarter@literacypolicy.org <jcarter@literacypolicy.org>>* wrote ---- > > Colleagues, > > Most of you are aware by now that COABE has postponed their upcoming > conference and TESOL has cancelled theirs due to COVID-19. I also received > a notice today that the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education (MCAE) > has cancelled their annual NETWORK event. > > I know leaders and members of both those organizations are on this list, > and I just wanted to write to applaud these organizations for making what > I'm sure was a very difficult decision. But it was absolutely the right > decision. > > Some of you know that my day-to-day job is outside of adult ed, and that I > run a group whose members are mainly doctors and and other health > professionals. I've been talking to a lot of those folks this week, and > over the past 48 hours or so in particular, and they have all impressed > upon me just how serious this crisis is. > > So I think it's important that we acknowledge these groups for doing the > right thing, and to stand with our colleagues during this difficult time. > > Jeff > > _______________________________________________ > National Coalition for Literacy Members mailing list > Members@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org > To unsubscribe: > http://lists.national-coalition-literacy.org/mailman/listinfo/members_lists.national-coalition-literacy.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > National Coalition for Literacy Members mailing list > Members@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org > To unsubscribe: > http://lists.national-coalition-literacy.org/mailman/listinfo/members_lists.national-coalition-literacy.org > -- *Don Finn, Ph.D.* President, Coalition on Adult Basic Education P: 888-44-COABE (888-442-6223) | F: 866-941-5129 | president@coabe.org | www.COABE.org <http://www.coabe.org/> | PO Box 1820 Cicero, NY 13039 <http://www.coabe.org>
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