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| Opinion Papers | 3 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
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Peer reviewedMcCook, Kathleen de la Pena – RQ, 1992
Reviews the role of public libraries in adult literacy and lifelong learning in the 25 years since the signing of the Adult Education Act. Discusses collaborative projects with other government agencies, and the public library's unique role of welcoming patrons whatever their educational needs might be. (43 references/notes) (EA)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Community Involvement, Cooperation
Download full textSeamon, Joan – 1992
Since the enactment of the Adult Education Act (AEA) in the 1960s, the Federal Government has played a major role in leadership and policy direction for literacy education for adults. Federal programs and policies established under the Adult Education Act have influenced who provides services, who receives them, the instructional components of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Compliance (Legal)
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC. Adult Learning and Literacy Clearinghouse. – 1996
The fact sheets in this packet provide updated information about the following: (1) the Federal Adult Education and Literacy Program; (2) the major estimates and definitions of adult illiteracy in the United States; (3) volunteerism; (4) the Division of Adult Education and Literacy Clearinghouse; (5) literacy education for older adults; (6) adult…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Clearinghouses, Correctional Education
