Adult Basic Education - Chisago and Pine Counties

Adult Basic Education - Chisago and Pine Counties The ABE program at the St. Croix River Education District (Chisago and Pine counties in MN). We also offer online distance learning.

We provide free classes in Pine City, Rush City, North Branch, Chisago Lakes, Hinckley-Finlayson, and East Central. SCRED ABE
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The mission of Adult Basic Education in Minnesota is to provide adults with educational opportunities to acquire and improve their literacy skills necessary to be self-sufficient and to participate effectively as productive workers, fami

ly members, and citizens.To be eligible for ABE, an individual must be 17 years of age or over, not enrolled in secondary school, and functioning below the 12th grade level in any of the basic academic areas including reading, math, writing and speaking English. If you have any questions, comments, or interest in joining an ABE class, please email: [email protected]

We provide free classes in Pine City, Rush City, North Branch, Chisago Lakes, Hinckley-Finlayson, and East Central. Class Sites and Times:
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Chisago Lakes:

Chisago Lakes

North Branch:

Rush City:
(By Appointment) -
Contact: [email protected]

Pine City:
Jami Kritzeck
320-629-5139 (call or text)
[email protected]

Amanda Brown
(New students by appointment*)
320-629-4042

Hinckley:
Brad Jensen
320-384-6132 320-838-4199
[email protected]

East Central / Willow River:
Kathy Horbacz
[email protected]

Last Thursday, was really special for Pine and Chisago County Adult Education. ❀️ We hosted our first graduation event f...
05/26/2026

Last Thursday, was really special for Pine and Chisago County Adult Education. ❀️ We hosted our first graduation event for adults that completed their GED or high school diploma. Families, friends and supporters came to cheer for eight of our graduates, as they walked for the official ceremony. We are so proud of their accomplishment. πŸŽ“

A special thanks goes out to our two GED student speakers, Tiffany and Jessica. We also want to thank City High School and staff for hosting our event. β˜€οΈβ€οΈπŸŽ“

Well, we did it! β˜€οΈπŸŽ“πŸ’ͺ🏼Or rather the students of Pine and Chisago County ABE did it: we broke our diploma record! Last ye...
05/19/2026

Well, we did it! β˜€οΈπŸŽ“πŸ’ͺ🏼

Or rather the students of Pine and Chisago County ABE did it: we broke our diploma record! Last year, we helped 25 students earn their HS credential.

This year we are at 28! And we are celebrating many of those achievements at our graduation event this Thursday, beginning , at Rush City High School.

Thank you to our school districts, jails and treatment facility for hosting us and our resources. Together we make things happen for adults in education. ❀️ β˜€οΈβ€οΈ

Kalen has earned his GED! πŸŽ“β˜€οΈHe surprised himself by flying through the four subject tests. Next week, he will begin as ...
05/08/2026

Kalen has earned his GED! πŸŽ“β˜€οΈHe surprised himself by flying through the four subject tests. Next week, he will begin as an apprentice in the plumbing and sewer career field. We are so incredibly happy for him! πŸŽ‰

A very special shout out to Caribou Coffee in Mora for letting us hold class at their tables twice a week, and for all of the caffeine! πŸ™πŸ˜‚

Our GED and HS diploma award count is up to 17! Adults from Pine and Chisago counties, and from our partner site Harmony...
04/22/2026

Our GED and HS diploma award count is up to 17! Adults from Pine and Chisago counties, and from our partner site Harmony ABE in Maplewood are earning their high school credential with our ABE instructors. We are so proud of them!

Will we increase this number before our May 21 graduation ceremony? Stay tuned! β˜€οΈπŸŽ“β˜€οΈπŸŽ“β˜€οΈπŸŽ“

We have a new graduate from East Central! πŸŽ“ πŸ™Œ πŸ₯³ Damien put in the time and the work and obtained his Adult Diploma! He i...
03/04/2026

We have a new graduate from East Central! πŸŽ“ πŸ™Œ πŸ₯³ Damien put in the time and the work and obtained his Adult Diploma! He is planning on entering the construction trade this spring. Congratulations, Damien!

We have a graduate in Pine County! πŸ™Œ πŸŽ“β˜€οΈMerrick persisted in his hard work and has obtained his Adult Diploma! He is loo...
02/18/2026

We have a graduate in Pine County! πŸ™Œ πŸŽ“β˜€οΈMerrick persisted in his hard work and has obtained his Adult Diploma! He is looking forward to helping run his family’s business. Congratulations, Merrick! We are proud of you! πŸ˜πŸŽ‰πŸ‘

We’ve got a graduate from Finlayson! πŸ™ŒπŸŽ“πŸŽ‰ Cory has worked hard and earned his Adult Diploma with instructor Toni (picture...
02/11/2026

We’ve got a graduate from Finlayson! πŸ™ŒπŸŽ“πŸŽ‰ Cory has worked hard and earned his Adult Diploma with instructor Toni (pictured on right)

He is looking forward to now joining the Laborers’ Union.

Congratulations, Cory! We are proud of you and best of luck on your future! β˜€οΈβ€οΈπŸŽ“

Another win for Chisago Lakes area ABE! πŸ™ŒπŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘ GED graduate Lindsey plans to go to Century College in the fall. She credi...
02/03/2026

Another win for Chisago Lakes area ABE! πŸ™ŒπŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘ GED graduate Lindsey plans to go to Century College in the fall.

She credits her success to in-person classes and her teacher for believing in her. Lindsey's advice to others is to "persevere, even if it feels daunting. Keep going for you and your future. You deserve peace in knowing you won this."

Well said, Lindsey! Good work and best of luck in your future! β€οΈβ˜€οΈ

We have a GED graduate in Chisago Lakes area ABE! πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸ™ŒπŸŽ‰ Brandy's motivations to reach this goal were many: to enroll in ...
01/28/2026

We have a GED graduate in Chisago Lakes area ABE! πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸ™ŒπŸŽ‰ Brandy's motivations to reach this goal were many: to enroll in college, personal satisfaction, career advancement, and to set an example for her children.

Her success came from attending in-person classes, having a study routine, and encouragement from her teacher. Her advice to others is: β€œstudy, study, study and use the tools provided during the tests.”

Congratulations, Brandy! We are so happy for you! β€οΈβ˜€οΈ

Another graduate gets their wings! πŸͺ½πŸŽ“β˜€οΈ Chelsie worked very hard and was able to get her GED in three months. She was re...
11/19/2025

Another graduate gets their wings! πŸͺ½πŸŽ“β˜€οΈ Chelsie worked very hard and was able to get her GED in three months. She was recently hired as a caregiver and is planning to get her nursing degree. Congratulations, Chelsie! We are so happy for you!❀️

Address

Rush City, MN
55069

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13203581227

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