Focuses on the experience of a Black woman who returned to school for her General Education Diploma (GED) certificate. Sees the way she changes her social network of friends and herself over time. Reveals the themes of improved literacy skills, heightened confidence, community activism, and youth leadership, as she circulates in her community and…

Describes changes in the self-esteem of learners in a General Educational Development (GED) class. The purpose of this action research was to improve practice and learner outcomes. (Author)

Examines the reading habits of students in Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency programs as a whole and by variables of race, gender, age, and reading level. Finds that, as a group, they were by no means nonreaders, though their time spent reading is less than the general population. (RS)

Results of a study of 61 voluntary and 84 mandatory participants in the General Educational Development program failed to indicate a statistically significant difference in academic achievement when the participation in literacy programs was either mandatory or voluntary. The findings support mandatory literacy programs in corrections. (Author)

Reports results of a "Training and Development" poll in which all but one respondent to the question "Do your workers need literacy training?" said "Yes." Training personnel discuss the literacy programs offered by their companies. (JOW)

Discusses questions related to GED and nonnative English speakers. Specifically, should the test be given at all?; how do others regard it?; how does Spanish test stack up to English equivalent?; and what are advantages and disadvantages once the test is over? Concludes that because demand for the Spanish GED has increased, the GED office has…

Looks at how one can gain credentials and education credits in a variety of ways, such as passing standardized exams, demonstrating knowledge gained through experience, completing campus-based course work, and taking courses off campus. Includes a list of contacts and print resources. (JOW)

The primary purpose of this study was to examine recidivism rates of inmates who participated in educational programs during the time they were incarcerated at Huttonsville Correctional Center in West Virginia. The Education Department at Huttonsville Correctional Center provided files pertaining to inmates who were enrolled in educational…

The Education Longitudinal Study of 2002 (ELS:2002) provides a wealth of information from multiple sources about the factors and circumstances related to the performance and social development of American high school sophomores as they enter and leave various levels of the education system. This First Look report draws upon ELS:2002 second…

A female inmate profile was compiled as the first phase of a three-part model for developing an educational and vocational program for female prison inmates. A 67-item questionnaire addressed demographics, education, educational programs, employment, behavior and attitude, and personal relationships; it was administered to the female population at…

Because prisoners are often denied a chance to take the General Educational Development (GED) test because of low scores on the General Education Performance Index (GEPI), a study was conducted to determine whether total standard scores on the GEPI of 220 or greater could be used to predict total standard scores of 220 or greater on the GED test.…

This report contains eight tables describing the use of the General Educational Development Tests (GED) in 1986 as well as comparative trends since 1949. The tables report statistics for the 50 states, U.S. territories, and the provinces of Canada. The tables report the following: (1) testing volumes by jurisdiction; (2) percent tested by age…

This study examined writing samples from across the United States to provide information on the writing of students in American high schools, students taking the General Educational Development Examination (GED), and a group of undergraduate students at Indiana University. The report includes findings on writing fluency, correctness of spelling,…

Following a lengthy discussion of urban dropout rates, possible risk factors, and the inadequacies of the general equivalency diploma (GED) and alternative high school curricula, this study consulted GED students to determine the factors contributing to their dropping out of high school. The study also explored students' reasons for attending GED…

This article focuses on using writing activities in adult basic education/General Educational Development level classes to increase students' self-confidence, enjoyment of writing, and opportunities for group instruction. Suggestions are made for early writing experiences as well as later activities. The writing activities most enjoyed by other…