Adult

News about adult education, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Total news: 15
Last news: June 18, 2007 07:17:14

The experiences of a pair of New Yorkers illustrate the frustrations of adult illiteracy and also the relief that properly run adult education programs can bring. - [Read more]

Some top-tier adult programs may be selective, but this time they' ll help you get in. - [Read more]

At the Adult Learning Center of Lehman College, the students have a few things to say about the city’ s debate over social promotion. - [Read more]

Two gunmen fired 24 bullets into the car; police say it was an execution. - [Read more]

With a number of states reporting dropout rates in low single digits, a national study estimates that in fact, 3 in 10 high school freshmen never make it to graduation. - [Read more]

Article on shortage of adult education programs in Connecticut; state is trying to meet increasing demand for English language classes amid state and federal budget cuts as immigrants and other non-English speakers move into region in increasing numbers; photos (M)... - [Read more]

Advocates of bridging the " digital divide" are releasing a study that examines the need for government to address it. - [Read more]

Nasser Ntege Sebaggala, the 53-year-old failed candidate for Ugandas presidency, will soon graduate from an adult education program in Britain to satisfy a requirement for president. - [Read more]

Article on adult and continuing education classes offered throughout Westchester County, NY; list (Special Issue: Entertainment) (M)... - [Read more]

Felicia R Lee Coping column on bid by adult education teachers and administrators for same salaries and professional recognition as other New York City teachers; they say they face same licensing requirements as other teachers, but are paid less and work longer hours under harder conditions; drawing (M)... - [Read more]

Sharpened desire for education among the elderly is evident in growth of groups like Plato Society, which was founded 19 years ago at UCLA to provide educational stimulation for retirees; participants find not only the rewards of intellectual exercise, including the possible staving off of senility, but also a sense of fellowship many of them lost when they left workplace; photo (M)... - [Read more]

Classical languages are among most popular classes taught at adult education program of New School in New York City; Linda Rodrigues, chairwoman of schools foreign language department, says people want to reach back to foundations of Western culture, to ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt; drawing (special section, Education Life) (M)... - [Read more]

Landmarks Preservation Commission approves plans by 92d Street YMHA to construct five-story building on narrow lot that will house expanded adult education program (S)... - [Read more]

Pres Clinton proposes to spend nearly $1 billion more next year on job training and adult education, as well as programs to cut dropout rates and to prepare poor children for college; increased spending appeals not only to Congressional Republicans but also to core Democratic constituencies; it is contained in budget Clinton plans to present Feb 1; he does not describe where money would come from (M)... - [Read more]

Reuniting with his family was harder than Gregoire Mutombo expected. In August, nearly 10 years after he left his wife and children in Zaire, Mr. Mutombo brought them to live with him in Jamaica, Queens. But his efforts to navigate the gulf between their culture and his adopted one have been tinged with frustration.... - [Read more]