Adults in the U.S. fall behind many of their developed-world counterparts in such basic areas as math, reading and problem-solving using technology, according to a newly released report authored ...

“The Coalition on Adult Basic Education, for example, cited that low rates of adult literacy actually can ... so there are adult education programs, and it really helps their self-esteem ...

In Detroit, for example ... state-run adult literacy classes. The funds were initially limited to basic instruction, excluding high school credential programs. As the effort expanded, the ...

Adult Basic Education and ... of support they need, First Literacy said in a press release. For example, one scholar may need $5,000 to attend a full-time program, while a part-timer may need ...

In both reading and math, for example, those with college-educated parents did better than those whose parents did not complete high school. The study, called the Program ... adults lacked the ...

the Redlands Adult Literacy Program has learned that each adult learner has their own unique reason for seeking help with literacy. For example, some adult learners have learning disabilities and ...

Staten Island, N.Y. – The Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island will soon offer adolescent literacy, adult basic education/high school equivalency and English for speakers of other language ...

Public libraries throughout San Luis Obispo County are launching a free program, the Literacy Connection, to help adults improve ... to do without stress, for example, it contributes to all ...

Like many other adults living in the Aboriginal ... As part of the program, students meet for six every week to work through 64 basic literacy lessons. Before the program gets underway in western ...