GED Graduation June 2010 photos

Thursday was night of celebration for all the GED graduates who have worked so hard to get their GEDs and make a better life for themselves. The graduation was held at the Tucson Convention Center and as always it was packed. Their were over 225 students in Pima County who graduated and many of their [...]

Adult Education and GED Testing: the Smart Solution for Arizona’s Economy

FACTS 1. GEDs made up almost 20% of all high school diplomas issued in Arizona in 2008. There were over 14, 500 GEDs awarded during 2008/2009. Pima County awarded 1,812 Arizona High School Equivalency Diplomas in FY 09. (according to state GED Testing Office) 2. Last year 21,760 adults were served by Adult Education Programs, [...]

SAVE THE GED & ADULT EDUCATION IN ARIZONA!

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 [...]