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Declining Enrollment in Federally Funded Adult Education: Critical Questions for the Field

Enrollment in federally funded adult education programs (ABE, ASE, and EL) has experienced a continuous and substantial decline since the 1990s. ABE/ASE enrollment decreased by 65.8% and EL enrollment by 49.2% since 2000-2001. This paper describes the need for investigation and discussion on this long-standing trend.

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Basic Correctional Education and Recidivism: Findings from PIAAC and NRS

This research paper unveils the latest findings from the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, shedding light on the characteristics and skills of incarcerated adults in the United States who engage in basic correctional education.

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Review of the Maryland Department of Labor’s Adult Education Digital Literacy Framework for Adult Learners: Instructor Implementation Guide

The book talks about Maryland Department of Labor’s Adult Education Digital Literacy Framework for Adult Learners: Instructor Implementation Guide, which provides practical examples and resources for integrating digital literacy skills into content instruction for adult learners.

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Review of Contested Spaces of Teaching and Learning: Practitioner Ethnographies of Adult Education in the United States

The book “Contested Spaces of Teaching and Learning” explores how adults advocate for social justice by transforming their teaching and learning environments through practitioner ethnography.

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Mathematical Word Problems in Adult Education: What the Research Says

The paper discusses mathematical word problems in adult education and their relevance to learners’ real-world experiences and instructional strategies for effective problem-solving.

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Learning from Each Other: A Partnership Between an Affordable Housing Organization and a Digital Literacy Research Organization

This paper highlights how EAH Housing partnered with Portland State University to develop a successful digital literacy program for adult learners. It focused on relevant learning materials, human helpers, and flexible instructional approaches.

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