Descriptor
| Educational Practices | 2 |
| Federal Legislation | 2 |
| Financial Support | 2 |
| Innovation | 2 |
| Public Policy | 2 |
| Welfare Reform | 2 |
| Academic Education | 1 |
| Access to Education | 1 |
| Adult Education | 1 |
| Adult Learning | 1 |
| Adult Programs | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Issue Notes | 2 |
Author
| Brown, Rebecca | 1 |
| Cohen, Marie | 1 |
Publication Type
| Collected Works - Serials | 2 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Policymakers | 1 |
Location
| California | 1 |
| Louisiana | 1 |
| Nebraska | 1 |
| New York | 1 |
| Ohio | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Texas | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
| Personal Responsibility and… | 2 |
| Temporary Assistance for… | 1 |
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Download full textCohen, Marie – Issue Notes, 1998
In the past, post-secondary education has been an option for welfare recipients wishing to increase their earning power. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) shifted federal policy and made it more difficult for welfare recipients to pursue a college education. Nevertheless, several work activities…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Access to Education, Community Colleges, Educational Legislation
Brown, Rebecca – Issue Notes, 2001
This document examines emerging issues and opportunities for community-based organization (CBO) involvement in welfare reform. The document begins with a brief section of background information on past CBO involvement in helping families move from welfare to work. The next section answers policy questions pertaining to the following issues: (1)…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Agency Role
