Educating adult Americans could benefit all
Though the undereducated are not the focus of much attention, 93 million American adults cannot read at the high-school level, writes author and educator Gayle B. Samuels. Studies show they are likely to face problems, including lower incomes and a higher likelihood of being arrested. Educating adult Americans could also prevent generational patterns of low educational attainment within families, meaning a brighter future for all, Samuels argues.
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This story published in ASCD SmartBrief on 07/29/2009
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