Voice with Megan Blog

A note from Megan

Why I write here

Adult Basic Education changed the direction of my life. This blog is a place to reflect on that journey, share what I’m learning, and lift up the students, practitioners, programs, and communities working to build stronger systems of support.

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Megan and Nicole — on August 14, 2026 in Advocacy
**From Steak ’n Shake to Capitol Hill: We’re Bringing Our Stories With Us**
Two Adult Learners, One Journey to Capitol Hill There was a time when Nicole and I were simply two single moms working at Steak ’n…

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Peter Johnson - FoldedLogic — on July 24, 2026 in Adult Basic Education
**Before There Was a Website, There Was Belief**
Long before Voice With Megan had pages, colors, navigation, blog posts, or a place to live online, there was someone willing to listen to the…

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Joyce's Legacy Learning Center Graduation — on May 29, 2026 in Adult Basic Education
**When a Missing Credential Becomes a Workforce Risk**
Sometimes a rule is written for a good reason. A credential requirement may be meant to protect quality. A hiring policy may be designed to…

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Megan doing homework — on May 12, 2026 in Adult Basic Education
**Adult Basic Education Changed My Life. It Also Changed How I See Systems.**
There are moments in life that seem small at the time, but later you realize they changed the direction of everything. For me, one of…

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on May 2, 2026 in Adult Basic Education
**Welcome to Voice with Megan: What Becomes Possible**
I remember sitting in front of the television watching President Obama give his first speech after being elected the first Black President of the United…

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Reflection is only one part of the work.

The ideas shared here are connected to a larger effort to strengthen Adult Basic Education through student voice, practitioner leadership, and thoughtful collaboration. If something here connects with your work, I welcome the opportunity to keep the conversation going.