Bridges to opportunity: federal adult education programs for the 21st century: report to the President on Executive Order 13445

Corporate author:
United States. Department of Education. Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)

Abstract:

This report reviews the status of the federal investment in adult education, discusses ongoing challenges, and offers recommendations for enhancing education and employment opportunities for American adults who need to improve their basic literacy skills.

Subjects: Literacy; Adult and community education; Outcomes; Finance; Skills and knowledge; Employment; Governance; Teaching and learning

Keywords: Adult education; Recommendations; Future; Basic skill; Government role; Employment opportunity; Adult learning; Postcompulsory education; Education and training system; Educational program

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Published: Washington, District of Columbia: US Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, 2008

Physical description: xiv, 82 p.

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Statement of responsibility: U.S. Dept of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education

Resource type: Report

Call Number:
TD/TNC 94.342