Provides a statistical portrait of elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education in the Central Valley. Examines trends in school resources, course enrollment, and student achievement in the region, and compares to trends in the rest of the state.

Provides a statistical portrait of elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education in the Central Valley. Examines trends in school resources, course enrollment, and student achievement in the region, and compares to trends in the rest of the state.

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.