Can a Text Keep Adult Learners Coming Back?
A recent study explores if personalized text messages from instructors could strengthen learner retention.
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The Power of Adult Literacy Education to Build Prosperity and Sustainability
The economic and social prosperity and stability of our nation—and our local communities—depend on the ability of adults to read, write, do basic math, and think critically.
12-Year Study: Adult Learners Don’t Give Up—Life Gets in the Way
Adult learners don’t always leave because they’ve stopped learning. Sometimes, life happens. But this study shows, many will return when circumstances allow to continue building skills to reach their goals.
Building Critical Thinkers for TABE 13&14 Success
Success on the TABE 13&14 requires more than mastering reading, math, and language concepts. Learners also need strong critical thinking skills to analyze and apply information.
From Idea to Impact: Building an Adult Education Program from the Ground Up
In Northeast Michigan, the Regional Educational Service Agency set out to bring literacy services to adults. ProLiteracy became their guide.
What Philadelphia’s Adult Education Referral System Can Teach Us
In cities with dozens of providers, multiple funding streams, and disconnected systems, learners are often left to navigate a fragmented landscape on their own. Philadelphia’s answer was deceptively simple.
What Classrooms Are Teaching Us About the Digital Divide in Adult Education
A look at what’s working, what’s not, and, most importantly, how educators are adapting in real time to integrating digital skills into their curriculum.