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| Garibaldi, Antoine M. | 1 |
| Hedl, John J., Jr. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedCaldwell, Robert M.; Hedl, John J., Jr. – Urban Review, 1984
Reports on a study that (1) examined the effectiveness of computer-based education in developing literacy and mathematics skills in young adults to enable them to secure unsubsidized employment and (2) compared motivation of CETA-funded students with those who sought training voluntarily. Discusses failures of CETA training projects and makes…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Evaluation, Disadvantaged Youth
Kleinbard, Peter – Equity and Choice, 1989
Describes the Young Adult Learning Academy in New York (New York), a collaborative offering educational services to dropouts between 16 and 24 years old whose low reading levels make them ineligible for adult education programs. Emphasizes cooperation, staffing, and development of the instructional program. (FMW)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cooperative Programs, Dropout Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedGaribaldi, Antoine M.; Bartley, Melinda – Urban League Review, 1988
Discusses successful strategies for preventing Black students from leaving school before graduation. Argues that the best solution to this complex problem is to ensure that Black children learn the necessary academic and cognitive skills in school before proceeding to the next grade level. (FMW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Failure, Attendance, Basic Skills
