State Advocacy Strategies for Challenging Times, webinar, COABE and the National Coalition for Literacy, Tuesday, April 24, 4:00-5:30 pm ET In this Webinar, hear from organizers of various advocacy networks to see how they run successful campaigns that increase adult education funding or protect adult education from cuts. Learn from panelists’ experiences; gain practical ideas for organizing or strengthening your own advocacy network in the face of challenging economic times. Leave with resources and ideas to implement afterwards. Presenters: • Sean Abajian, Campaign Organizer and Online Strategist, SaveAdultEd.org Campaign • Ben Merrion, Advocacy and Policy Chair, DC LEARNs Board of Directors • Eric Nesheim, Executive Director, Minnesota Literacy Council • JoAnn Weinberger, Chair, Public Policy Committee, Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education (PAACE) and President/Executive Director, Center for Literacy Facilitator: Jackie Taylor, COABE President Elect and National Coalition for Literacy Public Policy Chair