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Hoffman, Carl – Appalachia, 1996
In 18 Appalachian Tennessee counties, an aggressive "war on illiteracy" recruits former dropouts to GED (high school equivalency) classes, literacy classes for those with grade 8-9 reading level, and basic skills classes. People who almost finished high school may earn diplomas through approved adult classes. Classes are taught by…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Dropout Programs, High School Equivalency Programs
Casto, James E. – Appalachia, 2000
Describes the YouthBuild program in Fayette County, West Virginia, a federally funded program administered locally by the Southern Appalachian Labor School. Participants are unemployed youths aged 16-24, mostly school dropouts, who alternate between 1 week of training in repairing and building houses and 1 week studying for a GED or preparing for…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Dropout Programs, Dropouts
