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Adult Education and Literacy
High School, Postsecondary, and Career Education
Legislative Policy
Trend Watch
Adult Education and Literacy
WIA, Title II Implementation Surveys Due October 11
State Directors of Adult Education need to complete the WIA, Title II Implementation surveys by October 11. The survey is part of a study sponsored by the Department that will provide key information for reauthorization and contribute to a better understanding of WIA, Title II implementation.
PA Announces Literacy Enrollment Campaign
Pennsylvania's First Lady Kathy Schweiker announced a new advertising campaign urging Pennsylvanians to take advantage of adult literacy classes. The statewide campaign begins this month and includes print, radio and television communications. Potential learners are directed to a toll-free number for information on adult basic and family literacy education agencies in the state. Governor Schweiker's 2002 budget included nearly $129 million to bolster reading and other literacy skills.
US-Born Latinos Face College Challenges
US-born children of Hispanic immigrants, Latinos, enroll in college at about the same rates as Caucasians, but face challenges that could mean they are less likely to earn degrees. According to a report from the Pew Hispanic Center, Latinos tend to be older when they enroll in postsecondary education, more often enroll part-time while working or caring for families, and may graduate from less rigorous high schools. Recommendations to policymakers included helping Latino students stay enrolled and increasing their numbers in postsecondary schools.
NCES Alternative Schools Study Released
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released the District Survey of Alternative Schools and Programs Statistical Analysis Report for 2000-2001 this month. This is the first national study to provide data about the availability of public alternative schools and their programs, enrollment, staffing and services. Public alternative schools and programs serve students at risk of educational failure, as indicated by poor grades, truancy, disruptive behavior, suspension, pregnancy or similar factors associated with early withdrawal from school.
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High School, Postsecondary, and Career Education
OECD Global Forum on the Knowledge-based Economy
Two hundred and fifty participants from around the world convened in Brazil on September 16-17 for the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Global Forum on the Knowledge Economy. OVAE's Dr. Richard La Pointe presented his "Seas Never Navigated: Promise and Pitfalls in a Knowledge-Based Economy" speech, focusing on technology in education during the current educational reform and high standards, rigor, and accountability for all students. The conference examined information technology, science, and technology innovation and skills, education, and employment in the global economy.
GetTech Website Launched
The Center for Workforce Success and the U.S. Department of Commerce launched a new website encouraging students to see math and science as a pathway to careers. GetTech at www.gettech.org offers math and science resources and activities and descriptions of growing careers that require math and science backgrounds including manufacturing, biotechnology, chemistry, information technology, health and medicine, engineering and art and design. Resources are available to teachers and parents at the site as well.
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Legislative Policy
OVAE Public Meetings on Reauthorization
OVAE will be hosting two public meetings on AEFLA and Carl D. Perkins Act Reauthorizations for public responses and comments to the two Acts. The October 15 meeting will be held in Nashua, NH, and the October 25 meeting in Santa Clarita, Calif.
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U.S. Department of Education's Strategic Goals and Objectives 2002-2007
Goal One: Create a culture of achievement
Goal Two: Improve student achievement
Goal Three: Develop safe schools and strong character
Goal Four: Transform education into an evidence-based field
Goal Five: Enhance the quality of and access to postsecondary and adult education
Goal Six: Establish management excellence
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