ERIC Number: ED626784
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Nov
Pages: 103
Abstractor: ERIC
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An American Heritage--Federal Adult Education: A Legislative History, 1964-2013
Eyre, Gary
US Department of Education
Throughout the history of the United States, adult education has played a continuous role in helping adults reach for better lives. In the early 20th century, as this country witnessed expanded growth and tremendous work opportunities, it became apparent that in order to have a productive workforce and economic stability, the language needs of so many arriving immigrants would need to be met in order for them to assimilate into the culture of this country. This paper s is a history of federal legislation and efforts to improve adult education in the United States--a history that may offer some insight and direction in years to come. In the following chapters, this paper discusses the evolution of the Federal Government's role in promoting adult education by placing major legislation, and significant amendments to that legislation, into historical, economic, and social contexts. [Roberta Pawloski is the contributing author.]
Descriptors: Adult Education, Role of Education, Employment Opportunities, Immigrants, Second Language Learning, Federal Government, Government Role, Federal Legislation, Educational Improvement, Educational Legislation, Educational History, Federal Programs, Poverty Programs, Labor Force Development, Labor Legislation, Adult Literacy, Educational Change, Federal Aid, Futures (of Society), Basic Skills, State Government
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Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED); NOVA Research Company
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Economic Opportunity Act 1964; Workforce Investment Act 1998; National Literacy Act 1991
Grant or Contract Numbers: EDVAE11O0018