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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks to all that have participated in the
Plantation Tour discussion for the COABE conference. The list serv is the
perfect place to raise consciousness and have a discussion to
stregthen our field. As President of the Commission on Adult Basic Educaton and
after having a discussion with the SC conference planners, we would
like to apologize for appearing insensitive. This was not our
intent. We regret that the narrative has caused any ill feelings and
have made the decision to cancel this optional tour. We are also working
to have an open discussion at the conference . We will let you
know as soon as to the place and time. . We look forward to seeing you at the
conference in Charleston and please know that we are always open for discussion
that will strengthen and unite our
profession.
Sherrie Claiborne, COABE President</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>