/adult-education Adult Education en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:35:13 GMT /leadership/socioeconomic-status-matters-in-student-achievement-but-its-not-everything/2024/08 Data suggests that a significant portion of the achievement gap could be tied to socioeconomic status. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:35:13 GMT /leadership/socioeconomic-status-matters-in-student-achievement-but-its-not-everything/2024/08 /leadership/video-millions-of-adults-lack-basic-reading-skills-needed-for-good-jobs/2019/06 In the U.S., 36 million adults lack the basic literacy skills needed to sustain employment -- yet education programs for this group serve only about 1.5 million, and funding continues to be cut at state and federal levels. Meanwhile, stigma can keep adults from reconnecting with the classroom. Kavitha Cardoza reports from Maine, whose governor has pledged to increase funding for adult education. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:21:25 GMT /leadership/video-millions-of-adults-lack-basic-reading-skills-needed-for-good-jobs/2019/06 /education/opinion-getting-smart-podcast-how-personalized-learning-is-transforming-adult-education/2017/11 In this episode, listen in to a conversation on adult education with Tom Arnett, Senior Research Fellow at the Christensen Institute. Tom shares trends, tech, entrepreneurship in curriculum and orgs adopting blended learning. Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:04:30 GMT /education/opinion-getting-smart-podcast-how-personalized-learning-is-transforming-adult-education/2017/11 /leadership/opinion-from-content-design-to-student-experience-design-in-k-12-lessons-from-the-adult-and-lifelong-learning-sector/2017/09 Principles of adult learning design-learner agency, goal-orientation, relevance, connecting prior knowledge and experiences to new learning, promoting collaboration--are identical to the principles of student-centered learning design. These approaches may be valuable to us in K-12 education as we move away from textbook-based classroom design to student-centered learning design. Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:03:30 GMT /leadership/opinion-from-content-design-to-student-experience-design-in-k-12-lessons-from-the-adult-and-lifelong-learning-sector/2017/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-10-current-and-emerging-trends-in-adult-learning/2017/09 We live in a world where the unexpected is the norm, and the only thing we can really be sure of in the future is that change will occur rapidly. What does this mean for adult learning? Here are 10 current and emerging trends. Wed, 20 Sep 2017 12:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-10-current-and-emerging-trends-in-adult-learning/2017/09 /leadership/opinion-personalizing-adult-learning/2017/08 One Boston high school developed a system of personalized adult learning when the school used four key culture shift levers. Mon, 14 Aug 2017 17:45:21 GMT /leadership/opinion-personalizing-adult-learning/2017/08 /policy-politics/report-michigan-lawmaker-to-be-tapped-for-adult-education-post-at-ed-dept/2017/05 Tim Kelly, a GOP member of the state legislature, told the Detroit News he expects DeVos to tap him as assistant secretary of technical and adult education. Tue, 16 May 2017 12:47:22 GMT /policy-politics/report-michigan-lawmaker-to-be-tapped-for-adult-education-post-at-ed-dept/2017/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-designing-meaningful-adult-learning-experiences/2016/09 An experience of project-based learning--and reflecting on it--helped teachers at High Tech High understand not only the what and how of the project, but also the why. Mon, 26 Sep 2016 22:28:28 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-designing-meaningful-adult-learning-experiences/2016/09 /leadership/100-million-in-new-research-awards-highlight-adult-education-social-learning/2016/07 IES announced new research grants in a wide array of topics. Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:03:43 GMT /leadership/100-million-in-new-research-awards-highlight-adult-education-social-learning/2016/07 /leadership/program-uses-graphs-data-to-help-ell-families-track-student-performance/2016/05 Graphs and data help parents, who are English learners with low literacy skills, understand their students' academic progress through a WestEd program. Tue, 17 May 2016 14:46:34 GMT /leadership/program-uses-graphs-data-to-help-ell-families-track-student-performance/2016/05 /leadership/losing-bilingual-support-staff-can-affect-ell-students-parents/2015/12 Layoffs of bilingual secretaries in several Detroit schools come at a time when the U.S. Department of Education and other organizations have called for districts to redouble their efforts to connect with English-language learner parents. Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:24:15 GMT /leadership/losing-bilingual-support-staff-can-affect-ell-students-parents/2015/12 /policy-politics/opinion-what-mexico-gets-right-about-adult-ed/2015/12 A national commitment to adult education could transform the U.S. economy, writes high school teacher Scott Goldstein. Tue, 01 Dec 2015 18:27:37 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-what-mexico-gets-right-about-adult-ed/2015/12 /education/democratic-presidential-candidate-jim-webb-has-stressed-adult-education/2015/07 Webb was a Democratic senator from 2007 to 2013, and worked on English-language learner and testing issues while in the U.S. Senate. Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:54:50 GMT /education/democratic-presidential-candidate-jim-webb-has-stressed-adult-education/2015/07 /policy-politics/new-presidential-candidate-jim-webb-has-stressed-adult-education/2015/07 Webb was a Democratic senator from 2007 to 2013, and worked on English-language learner and testing issues while in the U.S. Senate. Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:47:20 GMT /policy-politics/new-presidential-candidate-jim-webb-has-stressed-adult-education/2015/07 /leadership/opinion-preschool-adult-ed-counselors-all-the-pieces-matter/2015/05 I was picketing because the board, in issuing those reduction in force notices (RIF), is cutting vital personnel, and program pieces who serve the neediest students in our district. Sharing the streets with me that day were preschool students and their parents, high school students, and continuing education adult students. Several of them spoke and their stories reminded me of why it was important that we save those 609 positions. Why all the pieces in LAUSD matter. Sun, 17 May 2015 23:48:59 GMT /leadership/opinion-preschool-adult-ed-counselors-all-the-pieces-matter/2015/05 /leadership/opinion-resources-on-adult-learning/2014/10 I'm often asked by coaches if I can recommend a book or resource on adult learning theory. Learning about adult learning is essential if we want to be effective coaches--it's a knowledge set we can't do without. Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:23:18 GMT /leadership/opinion-resources-on-adult-learning/2014/10 /leadership/opinion-combat-summertime-adult-learning-loss/2014/04 Carol François shares several ideas for combatting summer learning loss, both for students and educators. Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:52:59 GMT /leadership/opinion-combat-summertime-adult-learning-loss/2014/04 /leadership/opinion-forge-a-new-path-for-better-adult-learning/2014/04 The shifting landscape of adult learning requires that we address how learning for educators must transform in these times. And in the end, says Tracy Crow, it still requires the same fundamentals to be effective. Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:13:42 GMT /leadership/opinion-forge-a-new-path-for-better-adult-learning/2014/04 /leadership/georgias-education-reforms-fall-short-for-immigrants-and-ells-report-says/2014/03 A Migration Policy Institute analysis found that Georgia's education reform agenda has not sufficiently addressed the needs of the state's large immigration and English-language learner population. Thu, 20 Mar 2014 14:09:42 GMT /leadership/georgias-education-reforms-fall-short-for-immigrants-and-ells-report-says/2014/03 /leadership/adult-learners/2014/02 While educators debate the most effective K-12 teaching styles, American adults prefer hands-on training, according to a new Harris Interactive poll. Tue, 04 Feb 2014 22:02:35 GMT /leadership/adult-learners/2014/02 /leadership/d-c-charter-serving-adult-english-learners-earns-national-honor/2013/12 The Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School wins recognition for its success in integrating adult immigrants and English-language learners into the community. Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:05:38 GMT /leadership/d-c-charter-serving-adult-english-learners-earns-national-honor/2013/12 /leadership/opinion-learning-from-adult-education/2013/10 Adult education offers K-12 schools lessons on flexible scheduling and personalized learning, Josh Middleton writes. Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:14:46 GMT /leadership/opinion-learning-from-adult-education/2013/10 /teaching-learning/education-for-adult-english-learners-faltering-report-asserts/2013/07 Instructional programs for adult English-language learners need a major overhaul, a new report argues. Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:00:33 GMT /teaching-learning/education-for-adult-english-learners-faltering-report-asserts/2013/07 /leadership/perfect-accents-not-realistic-for-older-language-learners-linguists-say/2012/04 Adult language learners should strive for effective communication without worrying about sounding like native speakers. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:00:17 GMT /leadership/perfect-accents-not-realistic-for-older-language-learners-linguists-say/2012/04 /education/opinion-is-adult-education-a-frill/2012/02 The term adult education will undoubtedly conjure up images from history textbooks of rows of immigrants being taught English and citizenship in night school. Although this perception is still partially true, it fails to convey the full menu of options, including acquisition of high school diplomas and career skills. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:10:00 GMT /education/opinion-is-adult-education-a-frill/2012/02 /education/opinion-intentional-and-deliberate-adult-learning/2011/01 How do we maintain, increase, enhance, or improve teaching quality? Through continuous professional learning. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:54:51 GMT /education/opinion-intentional-and-deliberate-adult-learning/2011/01 /policy-politics/adult-literacy-caucus-forms-in-u-s-house/2010/09 A new bipartisan caucus in the U.S. is focused on improving adult literacy. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:13:14 GMT /policy-politics/adult-literacy-caucus-forms-in-u-s-house/2010/09 /leadership/nces-switches-out-adult-education-study/2010/09 The National Center on Education Statistics has tabled its primary study of adult literacy in favor of a smaller, more targeted international assessment intended to gauge Americans' skills in a technologically advanced workplace. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:20:32 GMT /leadership/nces-switches-out-adult-education-study/2010/09 /education/rural-adult-enrollment-follows-money-program-size/2010/08 Two findings from a recently released report on adult learners have implications for rural schools and communities. The study, "A Smart Move in Tough Times," by the Southern Regional Education Board, showed some rural states in that region doing far better than others at reaching and re-enrolling adults who left school without finishing basic and secondary education. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:10:06 GMT /education/rural-adult-enrollment-follows-money-program-size/2010/08 /leadership/enrollment-in-adult-esl-classes-rises-in-southern-states/2010/08 The enrollment of adults in English-as-a-second-language classes rose modestly in the South from 2005 to 2008, the Southern Regional Education Board says in a report released today. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:00:00 GMT /leadership/enrollment-in-adult-esl-classes-rises-in-southern-states/2010/08