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Sep 20, 2016

[Adult + Higher Education] The Latest Statistics

Continuing education, whether it’s achieving a high-school equivalency credential, earning a skill-based certificate, or completing a degree, produce career (and paycheck!) dividends for adult learners quickly.
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Sarah Cornelius

Aug 02, 2016

Four Steps to Guide Your Adult Learner to College Acceptance

Adult learners are going back to school more than ever before in search of new opportunities. Whether the decision is inspired by personal interest or a desire for career advancement, a solid plan is key to successfully navigating the path to higher education.
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Megan Sternke

Apr 22, 2016

[Adult Education] Four Strategies for Effective Professional Development

Regular, relevant, and collaborative opportunities for PD help adult education instructors master strategies to identify and address the specific challenges of adult learners and tailor their instruction to a widely varying range of skills and life experiences.
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Sarah Cornelius

Mar 24, 2016

Top 4 Things You Should Know About WIOA Implementation

Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act will ramp up in the coming months as State Plans are finalized and the July 1st date for new performance accountability measures to take effect approaches. We've highlighted four key changes that adult educators can expect to prepare for.

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Leslie Holland

Feb 24, 2016

What the Change in the GED® Test Scoring Means for Adult Learners

The GED Testing Service recently announced several changes to the GED scoring system, including reducing the passing score and adding two new performance levels to indicate college readiness.
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Leslie Holland

Jan 07, 2016

[Adult Education] Acronyms to Know

We've compiled this guide to four of the most buzzworthy acronyms in adult education this year: OCTAE, WIOA, CCRS, and CBL.
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Leslie Holland

Nov 11, 2015

More Than Engagement: Pathways to Retention for Adult Learners

Adult learners all have unique needs, and also bring with them real-world challenges like transportation, child care, and financial obligations. Here are three key areas educators can focus on to address their adult learners' needs and keep them engaged.

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Leslie Holland

Oct 22, 2015

Bridge the Gap: Prescriptive Assessments for the Adult Learner

All adult learners are assessed to measure where their skills are at, but how can educators use that data to determine what needs to come next in order to keep their learners on track?
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Shawna Klaehn