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AONTAS @aontas.com · 7h

Two weeks after our Community Education Campaign, the conversation continues.

The latest Irish Times (@irishtimes.com) feature shares the real impact of community education and the learners driving change.

Read more 👇
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

#NEAAL #CommunityEducation

AONTAS @aontas.com · 1d

The ENHANCE Cartesian Matrix 🌍 shares 5 good practice examples per partner from 🇮🇪 🇨🇭 🇳🇱 🇧🇪 🇭🇺 🇦🇹 & EU/International level, showing how learners shape education policy ✨

Explore: enhancelearnervoice.com/enhance-matrix/

#ENHANCE #EUcollaboration #LearnerVoice

AONTAS @aontas.com · 1d

Kate Galvin, one of AONTAS’ Local, Lifelong, Life Changing learners, featured in the Irish Independent on the importance of funding community education ahead of #Budget2026.

“Community education is about more than learning. It’s about social cohesion.”

#NEAAL #CommunityEducation

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 1d

Earlier this week, Kate Galvis, one of AONTAS’ Local, Lifelong, Life

Changing learners, featured in the Irish Independent speaking about the importance of funding community education ahead of #Budget2026.

“Community education is about more than learning. It’s about social cohesion.”

#NEAAL

AONTAS @aontas.com · 1d

When flexible pathways are offered, adult learners thrive. 🌱
Nominate your #AdultLearning project for the #STARAwards2026 Third-level Access & Engagement category, sponsored by EPALE Ireland.
⏰ Deadline: 30th October 2025
➡️ www.aontas.com/community/ad...

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 4d

With little over a month to go, the countdown has begun. ⌛

Join us at 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺, Dublin, on the 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 for two inspiring days of connection and community.

🎟️ Get your tickets now [shorturl.at/EOLwU]

#AdultEducationSummit2025 #NEAAL

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 5d

“Communities are showing us the way to fight disinformation, it’s time for policymakers to step up to help.”

– Dr. Lucy Michael, sociologist and Director at Lucy Michael Research and Training, keynote at the Community Education Against Disinformation (CEAD) launch.

📚 Funded by @ihrec.bsky.social

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 5d

“Learners’ experiences and input should be valued just as much as other stakeholders.” 💬

The ENHANCE Cartesian Matrix captures learners’ voice, access & impact across Europe.

Explore ➡️ enhancelearnervoice.com/enhance-matrix/

#LearnerVoice #Impact #ENHANCE

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 6d

Our new website is here! 🌟

Designed for learners, educators, and community champions – find resources, updates, and inspiration for adult & community education in Ireland and across Europe.

Check it out here! ➡️ [www.aontas.com/]
#AdultEducation #LifelongLearning

AONTAS @aontas.com · 6d

Know a group making a real impact in adult or community education? 🌟

Nominate them for a #STARAwards2026!

⏰ Nominations close 30th Oct 2025.

Submit here: membership.aontas.com/resources/st...

AONTAS @aontas.com · 7d

📢 This afternoon we unveiled the Community Education for Social Transformation (CEST) report.

It explores how community education is evolving across Ireland and its impact on learners & communities

Read the report here: [tinyurl.com/ComEdforSocT...]

#CommunityEducation

AONTAS @aontas.com · 7d

This morning we launched the Community Education Against Disinformation workbook!

📚 Helping learners think critically, spot false info & build empathy online.
Funded by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (@ihrec.bsky.social)

Find the workbook online here➡️:[tinyurl.com/CEAD-Workbook]

AONTAS @aontas.com · 7d

Dr. Lucy Michael at the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (CEAD) launch:

"Communities are showing us the way to fight disinformation it is time for policymakers to step up to help"

📚 Funded by IHREC
#CEAD #CommunityEducation

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 7d

🎉 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Live at IHREC for the launch of two major AONTAS research projects:

📚 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – funded by IHREC
📚 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Exploring how community education drives inclusion & social change.
#CommunityEducation

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 8d

We’ve launched the ENHANCE Cartesian Matrix 🌍

Based on 40+ good practices from across Europe, it highlights learners’ voices, conditions for participation & their impact on communities and policy.

Find out more here ➡️enhancelearnervoice.com/enhance-matrix/

#LearnerVoice #ENHANCE #AdultEducation

AONTAS @aontas.com · 8d

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: Launch of the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧) report!

💡 Shining a light on community education in Ireland

📝Impact, challenges & future policy | 📍 𝗜𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗖 | 7 Oct

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 8d

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: Launch of the Community Education Against Disinformation (CEAD) workbook!

📚 Supports critical thinking, spotting false info & building dialogue

Funded by the Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission (IHREC) | 📍 IHREC | 7 Oct

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 14d

Showcase your work at the AONTAS Adult Education Summit 2025!

📅 19th–20th November | €300 (incl. 1 ticket)

Attendees from across the island of Ireland | 2 days | National visibility
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/AONTAS-Adult...

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 15d

Next week we launch two new research projects exploring how community education tackles inequality, advances inclusion & drives change.

📚 Community Education Against Disinformation (funded by IHREC)
📚 Community Education for Social Transformation

🗓️ 7 Oct | 📍 IHREC
🔗 tinyurl.com/AONTAS-Resea...

AONTAS @aontas.com · 17d

Community education gave John focus and direction after prison, helping him carve a new path and aim higher than he ever thought possible.

👉 Read his story: www.aontas.com/learner-stor...

#NEAAL #CommunityEducation

AONTAS @aontas.com · 17d

Reach supports learners most at risk of being left behind. Consistent investment will protect opportunities across Ireland. #CommunityEducation #Budget2026 #NEAAL

👉 Read our Budget 2026 recommendations here [www.aontas.com/Budget%20202...]

AONTAS @aontas.com · 17d

For Leni, community education became a turning point — offering connection, hope, and the courage to write a new chapter.

👉 Read Leni’s full story here:
[www.aontas.com/learner-stor...]

#NEAAL #CommunityEducation #LearnerStories #AdultLearning

AONTAS @aontas.com · 18d

As part of our campaign, we spent our Day of Visibility with Coolock Development Council 💡.
Thank you for the warm welcome and for showcasing the power of community education 📚.

#NEAAL #CommunityEducation #LifelongLearning #DayOfVisibility

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 18d

Providers need stability to plan, deliver, and meet growing demand. Multi-annual funding protects learners and strengthens communities. #CommunityEducation #NEAAL

👉 Read our Budget 2026 recommendations [www.aontas.com/Budget%20202...]

AONTAS @aontas.com · 18d

Arriving in Ireland with no English, Esther found confidence & connection through learning.

Community Education with the Irish Refugee Council + support from NALA opened new opportunities.

👉 Read her story: www.aontas.com/learner-stor...

#NEAAL