Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
The Texas GED Problem Is Getting Worse |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Villanueva, Chandra, Fillion, Nicole, Pfeiffer, Abby, Center for Public Policy Priorities (CPPP) |
| Source: |
Center for Public Policy Priorities. 2018. |
| Availability: |
Center for Public Policy Priorities. 900 Lydia Street, Austin, TX 78702. Tel: 512-320-0222; Fax: 512-320-0227; Web site: http://www.cppp.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
14 |
| Publication Date: |
2018 |
| Document Type: |
Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: |
High School Equivalency Programs |
| Descriptors: |
High School Equivalency Programs, Community Study, Change Strategies, State Policy, Barriers, Nontraditional Education, State Legislation, State Boards of Education, Educational Attainment, Adult Students, Educational Opportunities, Educational Needs |
| Geographic Terms: |
Texas (Austin), Texas (San Antonio), Texas |
| Abstract: |
Texas has a large and growing population of adults who do not have a high school diploma or something equivalent. Recent changes to the national GED test and the introduction of additional exams in Texas have potentially exacerbated the problem. This report presents information derived from a community assessment of the Austin and San Antonio regions that looked closely at how programs operate and how they are helping students prepare for high school equivalency exams. Based on that analysis, the report concludes with a set of recommendations for state policymakers and business leaders. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2018 |
| Accession Number: |
ED582929 |
| Database: |
ERIC |
