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Adult Education Connection
by Karen Gent Derek Keene of Grundy dropped out of high school in his senior year. Even though he made “decent grades”, he became discouraged and lost his motivation to finish. At the urging of his parents, he enrolled in Southwest Regional Adult Education’s GED® preparation class… Read More
Gaining Health Literacy Through Adult Education
“Working with students in adult education classes represents an important opportunity to reach out directly to people who face health disparities. Helping students to develop skills that can be applied to a health context is an important step toward improving outcomes for our students and families.” (Soricone et al.) by… Read More
Spanish GED® Recruitment
Spanish GED® Recruitment In July 2021, the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the Virginia Department of Education released Director’s Memo NO. 037-21 clarifying that Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) funded adult education programs are able to provide high school equivalency (HSE) instruction… Read More
Real World Applications Focus of New GED®
by Marci Gore What do a pack of M&Ms, a coffee can, and a shoebox have in common? Would you believe they can each be a tool for learning? Unconventional tools maybe, but effective tools definitely, according to a group of adult educators from southwest… Read More
Enhancing Civics Instruction with Guest Speakers: Insights from the Adult ESOL Classroom
by Xavier Muñoz How do you teach in a way that keeps learners engaged and excited about what they’re learning? One idea: Bring guest speakers to class. New faces and voices who are experts in various subject matters can offer a wealth of learning opportunities for learners, from finding out… Read More
Virtual Reality: The Future of Adult Learning
by Tony Ryals I turn around as a student of mine, April, storms out of the classroom. This is the fourth night our GED® class has worked on fractions. We have tried every type of method, worksheet, and activity to reach the students. She finally returns. Her eyes… Read More
COABE: New Frontiers in Jail Education—How adult education providers can partner with jails to drive MSGs, diplomas, and life-changing experiences
As tablet technology and secure internet access is growing in jails across the U.S., the ability to deliver a new level of educational opportunities grows as well. There are now more than 700,000 tablets deployed in prisons and jails across the country. This delivery mechanism is changing the way adult… Read More
Staying the Course: Keeping Adult Learners Motivated to Finish Strong
by Nicole R. Jordan “Inclusion in the classroom setting will help maintain a student’s wish to learn, continue, and finish their program because the instructor shows their desire for fairness.” As the world is transitioning to a way of living and conscience thinking, education has become one of s… Read More
Staying the Course: Keeping Adult Learners Motivated to Finish Strong
by Nicole R. Jordan “Inclusion in the classroom setting will help maintain a student’s wish to learn, continue, and finish their program because the instructor shows their desire for fairness.” As the world is transitioning to a way of living and conscience thinking, education has become one of s… Read More
EdTech Center@World Education: A Framework for Integrating AI in Adult Education
What questions should we be asking about new AI tools? What questions should we ask ourselves when we leverage those tools? Join this discussion to explore considerations for humans and technology in education and workforce development. Classroom teachers, education leaders, industry experts, and adult learners—ALL are welcome to join and… Read More