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How Can We Help More Adults Get Good Jobs?
By Sterling Smith In this blog, we discuss strategies for bridging the gap between prevalent, low-wage jobs and good jobs that address quality of life and earnings. The blog also highlights a new initiative that aims to address barriers adult ...
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It Was All a Dream: Improving Access, Equity, and Economic Outcomes for Adult Learners in Rural Locations
By Dr. Alexandria M. Wright and Dr. Laura Lara-Brady In this blog post, we explain the Adult Education on-ramps to postsecondary opportunities, the opportunity cost of education, and the support needed for adult learners in rural communities. ...
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Work-Based Learning: Creating Real-World Relevance in Education
By Phyllis Pistorino, Svetlana Darche, and Kerry Sherman Headington In this blog post, we explain the elements and perceived positive impacts of work-based learning, and explore an exciting professional development course that WestEd created for ...
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Building an Economic Mobility Movement
By Randal K. Tillery and Kathy Booth, Co-Directors of the Center for Economic Mobility A year ago, WestEd launched the Center for Economic Mobility. We were in good company. A number of organizations that focus on education, workforce development, ...
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What If We Focused on Financial Aid for All as a Primary Lever for Equitable College Access?
By Rachel Antrobus The cost of higher education has been rising steadily in recent years, making it even more difficult for many students to afford college and further exacerbating the economic divide. We know that students who complete the Free ...
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What if the Community College Student Experience Included Career Everywhere?
By Pamela Fong Traditionally, postsecondary students are expected to start their college journey with some sense about their education and career goals. While some students may know their goals, the reality is that most do not. Until they know their ...
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How Can We Help Adult Learners Strengthen Their Mathematical Skills and Understanding?
By Ann Edwards U.S. adult numeracy education is a complex landscape. Numeracy, defined as “the ability to access, use, interpret and communicate mathematical information and ideas in order to engage in and manage the mathematical demands of a ...
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What Gets in the Way of Education Reforms?
By Kathy Booth Each year, the federal government and philanthropy release funding opportunities for educators to improve outcomes for learners. Often, these resources are channeled into multiyear initiatives. Educators rally around fresh logic ...
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What Major Should Students Choose to Get a Good Job?
By Kathy Booth In the wake of news stories and polls questioning whether college is worth the cost, entities like the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching are seeking to quantify ...
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How Can Educators Help Learners Navigate the Evolving Labor Market?
By Kathy Booth The world of work is changing in ways that make it challenging for learners to identify career options and the most appropriate training programs to prepare them for those opportunities. For example, advances in technology and ...