Describes the federally funded state-run adult education system, and discusses options for improving program quality, such as promoting transitions to postsecondary education, raising the intensity and quality of instruction, and increasing funding.

Describes the federally funded state-run adult education system, and discusses options for improving program quality, such as promoting transitions to postsecondary education, raising the intensity and quality of instruction, and increasing funding.

Part of a series that documents the challenges facing Latino students as they progress through the educational system. Analyzes 1988-2000 NELS data to track students from eighth grade through high school, postsecondary education, and on to the workforce.

Part of a series that documents the challenges facing Latino students as they progress through the educational system. Analyzes 1988-2000 NELS data to track students from eighth grade through high school, postsecondary education, and on to the workforce.

Reviews the growing need for skilled workers and the adult education system's response. Suggests quality elements and measures for transforming programs to better prepare adults for work and postsecondary education and training.

Reviews the growing need for skilled workers and the adult education system's response. Suggests quality elements and measures for transforming programs to better prepare adults for work and postsecondary education and training.

Proposes a framework for an adult education program designed to prepare adults for both postsecondary learning and work and build a globally competitive U.S. workforce. Includes benchmarks, promising practices, case studies, and a self-assessment tool.

Proposes a framework for an adult education program designed to prepare adults for both postsecondary learning and work and build a globally competitive U.S. workforce. Includes benchmarks, promising practices, case studies, and a self-assessment tool.