Research on Adult Literacy Education in the Welfare-to-Work Transition.

Fisher, James C.

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Publication Date: 1999

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Research on Adult Literacy Education in the Welfare-to-Work Transition.

Fisher, James C.

New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, n83 p29-41 Fall 1999

Reviews research on literacy skills and demographics of welfare recipients, characteristics of adult basic education programs, and literacy program goals and outcomes under welfare reform. Notes that, although educational credentials or training dramatically improve employment outcomes, welfare reform deemphasizes education and training. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Research, Literacy Education, Welfare Recipients, Welfare Reform

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Language: English

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