(Getty Images) New Mexico libraries offers adult learners second chance at HS diploma A new partnership with the edtech company Gale allows New Mexico students 19 years and older to earn their high school diplomas through their local library. Feb 4, 2021 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) Ed. Department names 95 finalists in pre-apprenticeship challenge A competition to encourage more colleges and agencies to develop adult education programs will award up to $750,000 in prizes later this year. Jan 13, 2021 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) Demand for cybersecurity training grew during pandemic, says National Cybersecurity Center The National Cybersecurity Center is training adult learners interested in changing careers and filling a gaping workforce gap. Dec 8, 2020 By Betsy Foresman
Getty Images Six states announce adult learning initiatives With support from Strada Education Network and a governors association, states will use consumer data to design education and training programs. Aug 19, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
Justin Barra, director of education policy at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (left) sits by Seth Gerson, the National Governors Association’s lead education policy director. (StateScoop) Governors are putting greater support behind education at every age level Adult and technical, K-12, and early-childhood education are all finding heightened support from state leaders, policy analysts said at SXSW 2019. Mar 12, 2019 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) Don’t leave any stakeholders out of adult edtech development, study warns A report written by Luminary Labs in partnership with the Department of Education says a lack of collaboration can hobble capabilities. Jan 17, 2019 By Betsy Foresman