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Download full textPawasarat, John; Quinn, Lois M. – 1986
A 2-year study examined the use of the General Educational Development (GED) credential and its use in Wisconsin. Reading scores were located for GED holders applying to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) and for persons on general assistance (welfare) in Milwaukee County. In all cases, there were…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria, Adult Education, College Students
Wisconsin Univ., Madison. Center on Wisconsin Strategy. – 2001
A study explored the quality of life of Latinos living in Dane County, Wisconsin. Data collection included door-to-door surveys, in-depth interviews, and analysis of government reports. Findings indicated Latinos often work in bad jobs, characterized by poverty-level wages, rare and inconsistent overtime pay, erratic and inflexible schedules, few…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Culture Conflict, Dismissal (Personnel)
Fernandez, Ricardo R.; And Others – 1976
The scope and quality of services provided to Hispanic persons in Wisconsin were investigated in 1976 by the Governor's Council for Spanish Speaking People and comparisons were made to findings of 1971 and 1974 reviews. Detailed questionnaires were developed for each state agency, and five hearings were held in different locations within the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Affirmative Action, Bilingual Education, Bilingualism
