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Understanding Changes In Wisconsin’s GED

March 4, 2016

New Policy Reflects Data And Changes In Economic Landscape by Scott Gordon The process of earning a high school equivalency certificate in the U.S. has changed dramatically over the last couple of years, and the transition hasn’t been smooth. The general educational development test, or GED, received a major overhaul in 2014 when it switched […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Beth Lewis, GED, Scott Gordon, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Many Hurdles Remain To Earn High School Diploma As Adult

February 26, 2016

Literacy In Wisconsin: Fear Often Keeps Adults From Seeking Help by Erika Janik Most people complete high school the traditional way by earning a high school diploma. But for others, completing high school involves passing a GED, or General Educational Development, test. Passing the test isn’t the first hurdle for many adults, however. “People are […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Adult Basic Education, Erika Janik, GED, Jill Yeck, Literacy, Wisconsin Literacy

Social Development Commission Strives to Reform Image & Increase

July 24, 2015

By Mrinal Gokhale July 24, 2015   CEO of Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission (SDC), George Hinton.     After recent shootings, Police Chief Edward Flynn stated Milwaukee has the fourth highest murder rates of the nation.   Given this statistic, Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission (SDC) strives to reach out to the poor to achieve their […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Energy Assistance, GED, George Hinton, HSED, Job Training, JULY 24 2015, Milwaukee County, Social Development Commission SDC, VOL. 25 NO. 28, Weatherization



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