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Autor/in | Hoffman, Carl |
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Titel | Going for the GED. |
Quelle | In: Appalachia, 29 (1996) 3, S.28-33 |
Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0003-6595 |
Schlagwörter | Adult Education; Adult Literacy; Dropout Programs; High School Equivalency Programs; Literacy Education; Outreach Programs; Rural Education; Tennessee |
Abstract | In 18 Appalachian Tennessee counties, an aggressive "war on illiteracy" recruits former dropouts to GED (high school equivalency) classes, literacy classes for those with grade 8-9 reading level, and basic skills classes. People who almost finished high school may earn diplomas through approved adult classes. Classes are taught by professionals and volunteers, some of them former program participants. (SV) |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |