To students of Adult Basic Education – “What’s happening with the proposal to eliminate funding for Adult Education in Arizona?”
March 18, 2010 by admin
Filed under Arizona Adult Education, Articles, Featured
1) In January the Arizona Governor Jan Brewer proposed elimination of state money for adult education and family literacy. 2) Students, staff and community supporters around the state have responded by sending thousands of letters, emails, and calls, holding two major rallies, and getting press coverage. 3) The Legislature completed their budget for Arizona. Their [...]
AZ Daily Star- from Roy Flores Ph.D., chancellor of Pima Community College.
February 15, 2010 by admin
Filed under Arizona Adult Education, Featured
It has been said that the best economic stimulus package is more education. Individuals with a high school diploma make an average of $8,000 more per year than those without one. But earning a high school credential does more than just put more money into a graduate’s pocket. High school graduates are a boon to [...]
SAVE THE GED & ADULT EDUCATION IN ARIZONA!
January 31, 2010 by admin
Filed under Arizona Adult Education, Featured
Governor Jan Brewer has recommended complete elimination of state adult education funding effective retroactively to January 1, 2010. Her proposal will effectively end all future adult education state programs in Arizona. State-funded adult education programs serve thousands of students each year who are trying to improve their skills, learn English, and earn GED diplomas. Eliminating [...]