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    Events listings  Nov 19, 2009
    VANESSA TRIEN AND FRIENDS The Cambridge Center for Adult Education is all about kids on Saturday at this family concert followed by cupcake decorating. The award-winning songwriter, performer, and music educator performs with Sharon Simon and Julie Winslow. (Boston Globe)

    Bloggers' challenge: Are prominent members of the community commenting on this site?  Nov 18, 2009
    Alice wrote on Nov 17, 2009 10:05 AM:" Dr. Jim Laub is the President of the OLAgroup and is the creator of the Organizational Leadership Assessment (OLA). Jim currently serves as the Dean of the MacArthur School of Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University . Prior to this appointment he served on the doctoral faculty of Indiana Wesleyan University's Ed.D in Organizational Leadership and as the Director of the undergraduate Leadership Studies program where he developed a unique degree program... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    Budget agony  Nov 17, 2009
    Other items on the list included reducing athletic travel, adult education, furlough days, school closure or realignment, and increasing class sizes. Every idea came with agony but realization for the need to cut the bottom line, committee members said. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)

    Newton cyclist, former English Language Arts coordinator dies in cycling accident  Nov 16, 2009
    Bob Zeeb also developed the church s adult education program, which covered theology and spiritual practice to poetry, Holly said. He could guide teachers and get particular books to particular kids, she said. (Newton Tab, MA)

    Family seeks answers in death of cyclist  Nov 15, 2009
    Robert Zeeb also chaired an adult education committee at First Unitarian Society. He was just always engaged with the world, Noel Zeeb said. (Boston Globe)

    Marlborough gala marks 20 years of helping the homeless  Nov 13, 2009
    Thanks to these contributions, Gentile added, Roland s House continues to provide an important community resource by giving the homeless a safe place to stay and access to housing and supportive services, including referrals to substance abuse programs, adult education and job placement services. Evening of Giving committee members say that the support of local businesses has been key to the event s success, by keeping the ticket price low and enabling all of the money raised to go directly to... (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)

    Am I Wasting My Money if I Give to a Needy Family at Christmas?  Nov 12, 2009
    Not only do they provide temporary housing for families in need, but they work to address the underlying causes of homelessness through case management, adult education, employment counseling, and other services for both children and adults. If trying to do your own research into community services seems overwhelming, consider donating to your local community foundation. (Slate)

    Environment and Sustainability lectures coming up at Olin College  Nov 12, 2009
    The lectures are sponsored by Needham Adult Education, and cost $10 each. For full descriptions of the lectures, go to and click on Beyond the Day and then adult education to view the Fall 2009 Adult Education catalog online. (Needham Tab, MA)

    Siegal College names JECCs Seymour Kopelowitz interim president (2)  Nov 11, 2009
    Adult education is deemed a discretionary leisure activity in these uncertain times, he notes. Furthermore, the college s operations, which rely in part on Federation funding, were adversely affected following a down year for Federation s Campaign for Jewish Needs. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    Lake Land approves lease for Adult Education Center  Nov 11, 2009
    MATTOON Lake Land College has officially taken over operations and the keys at the Adult Education Center on Lake Land Boulevard ... There are now 280 adult education students enrolled in classes through the college in Mattoon and other communities ... For several weeks last summer the adult education center was closed due to a lack of state funding. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Online Doctoral Research via Distan...  Nov 10, 2009
    Adult education requires adult learners to develop , along with taking advantage of distance education resources. The copyright of the article Online Doctoral Research via Distance Education in is owned by. (Suite101.com)

    What's happening, 11-8  Nov 10, 2009
    SIHI will offer its last adult education classes for the year. A short financial literary class will be offered on Monday and Wednesday. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)

    Lake Land board to look at leases  Nov 9, 2009
    The lease agreements are for college use of the Western Extension Center at Pana and the Mattoon Adult Education Center in Mattoon ... The college is also expanding its role in adult education with the help of a federal grant ... The job outlooks presentation will follow one on adult education. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Seminole bond  Nov 9, 2009
    The old one, because of its attractive, older look, will be kept to house administrative offices and adult education courses in the future. However, it will first host primary students as the primary school gets demolished and another one is built in its place. (Odessa American, TX)

    Writing Skills for Success in Adult...  Nov 6, 2009
    Writing Skills for Success in Adult Education. Writing Skills for Success in Adult Education ... Developing effective writing skills for adult education is essential for adult learners successful completion of any college course. (Suite101.com)

    At Your Library: Browsing leads to new discoveries  Nov 6, 2009
    Diverse information is displayed throughout the library, including bus schedules, adult education flyers, Historic Harwich Center information, the current New York Times Best Seller list, tax forms, and much more. Six public internet computers and one word processing computer are available. (Harwich Oracle, MA)

    Wellesley adults keep learning  Nov 5, 2009
    The class is part of the Needham Adult Education program ... Although there have been adult classes in Needham for more than 20 years, said Mary Grace Summergrad, director of Needham Adult Education, this is just the fifth year it has been a part of Needham Community Education ... Students hail from Needham, Wellesley and Westwood, since Needham Adult Education sends mailings out to Wellesley and Westwood. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Keep It Local: Taxes, Schools, Personalities Occupied Voters  Nov 5, 2009
    Saraceno, who works at an assisted living center in Meriden and as a Spanish and Italian teacher at Middletown Adult Education, said she wants hope for working families. 1. (FOX61, CT)

    Kyle Ethelbah Receives Community Spirit Award  Nov 4, 2009
    Ethelbah is currently the director for Adult Education Services at UNLV and is an advisor for the Native American Student Association. His goal is to get those students educated to for them to remember where they came from. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)

    Math Study Skills for Adult Student...  Nov 4, 2009
    11 strategies focusing in problem solving and memory are provided for developing the necessary skills in math to be successful in adult education courses ... Adult students quickly discover that rote memory skills are not enough in adult education math courses ... The material is more complex and challenging in adult education, along with the need for self-motivation in and out of class. (Suite101.com)

    More districts use income, not race, as basis for busing  Nov 2, 2009
    Prodded by a 2007 Supreme Court decision that limited how districts could use race, Kentucky's Jefferson County Public Schools moved to assignments that consider a neighborhood's economic status, minority population and adult education levels, says Sheldon Berman, its superintendent. Either way, Kahlenberg predicts the Wake County election won't be a preview of backlash across the USA. Most areas don't have the explosive growth in student population that has made school reassignments in the... (USA Today)

    Child care, transportation obstacles to higher ed  Nov 2, 2009
    The MEPC report recommends that, in addition to increasing funding for adult education, the state should look to provide more student support services - like child care and transportation - for adult learners ... "It's desperately needed," said Jan West, Itawamba's adult education director. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Number of poor among Daytona's blacks grows  Nov 1, 2009
    That's where many get weeded out, failing the math portion of an adult education test, then being denied tuition aid, he said. Applicants who pass the test "have to go through a five- to six-week process, and by then the program has already started," Covington said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    10 ways to transport yourself for a while  Nov 1, 2009
    If you re craving a taste of Italy, look no further than Harvard Square, where the Cambridge Center for Adult Education will have you cooking like a true Italian. Roll up those sleeves and learn to whip up potato, semolina, and ricotta versions of this dumpling dish and its accompanying sauces. (Boston Globe)

    Selectmen Candidates Answer Questions at Debate in Oxford  Oct 31, 2009
    She also would like to see the implementation of new programs including technology in all the schools and adult education. Mr. Haversat said the facilities study his opponent alluded to was a valuable resource that should be used instead of being placed in the bottom of a desk drawer because it defines deficiencies and safety issues at the schools. (Voices, CT)

    Matchmaker, matchmaker make me a rabbinic match... (5)  Oct 30, 2009
    In particular, they were looking for someone to help expand the adult education program. With those goals in mind, Weintraub says, the committee members and staff winnowed out several applicants over the phone. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    Still on the map  Oct 30, 2009
    The free event is offered through Adult Education. Speare, who died in 1994 at age 85, lived in Wethersfield for a time in the 1930s. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)

    Web to be truly worldwide  Oct 30, 2009
    Just down the road from where the Icann board is meeting here in central Seoul, I caught up with a group of Korean pensioners, learning how to use the internet at an adult education centre. Sixty-four-year-old Park Seung-Ja is struggling. (BBC News -- Technology)

    Palestinian physician talks of pain, peace  Oct 30, 2009
    What he didn t take up tonight which I was very disappointed by was militant Islam s non-unforgiving philosophy here and there, said Michael Shain, vice chair of adult education at Temple Beth Abraham. When Palestinians and Israelis look at each other, they don t see human beings We need a transition period for what is and what will be. (Canton Journal, MA)

    Growing Daytona State seeks 2nd Halifax campus  Oct 30, 2009
    Another 6,000 students are in adult education programs at the main campus. Finding places to put all the students -- and their vehicles -- has become a particular challenge. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Cambridge teacher wins Outstanding Teacher award  Oct 28, 2009
    Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education and the Community Learning Center in Cambridge announced that Patricia Lynn Drake from the CLC is this year's recipient of MCAE's Outstanding Teacher Award. This award is given each year to a teacher who understands the characteristics of an adult learner and actively demonstrates commitment to the field of adult education. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)

    How to Avoid Dropping Out of Adult ...  Oct 27, 2009
    How to Avoid Dropping Out of Adult Education. How to Avoid Dropping Out of Adult Education ... Overloading of any of these three, may lead to dropping out of adult education. (Suite101.com)

    * British fathers struggle to find their balance  Oct 26, 2009
    Now he spends Mondays and Tuesdays with the children while his partner Jo, who works in adult education, looks after them on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. But this arrangement is unusual: The Office for National Statistics report, Focus on Gender, found that at the start of last year, 38 percent of women with dependent children worked part-time, compared with only 4 percent of men with dependent children. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Mexico Native Praises Nevada College's Adult Ed  Oct 23, 2009
    The adult education program at the college, including the English-as-a-second-language courses, is funded by a grant from the Nevada Department of Education through the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act. Director Teri Zutter said the mission "is to empower people who are choosing educational opportunities that will enable them to reach their life, work, civic, family and personal goals.". (KLAS-TV)

    Touring Wethersfield's hidden farms  Oct 23, 2009
    He organized the recent tour of Wethersfield's remaining farmland as a follow-up to his Adult Education slide lecture on the history of agriculture in town. It's all part of the town's 375th anniversary celebration. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)

    Disabled students get hands-on work experience  Oct 23, 2009
    In Flagler County, about 10 business and government agencies participated in the event Thursday, including Target and PetSmart, Flagler County's Emergency Management Center, the town of Marineland and the Palm Coast Fire Station, said Susan Brady, a transition specialist with Flagler schools' Adult Education department. Brady said some students with disabilities mistakenly cling to the idea that the only job they can obtain is bagging groceries at the local supermarket. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Needham Adult Education fall classes kick off, more classes coming  Oct 23, 2009
    Wicked Local staff photo by Keith E. Jacobson At Needham Adult Education on Monday, October 19, Jackie Shepherd (L) listens as instructor Sam Liggero explains the workings of a camera in Digital Photography 1 class at Needham High School ... Needham Adult Education has entered its fifth year and continues to grow, with now close to 100 classes this fall ranging from upholstering to beginner s Spanish ... It s really a range of classes, said Mary Grace Summergrad, director of Needham Adult... (Needham Tab, MA)

    Omaha Leaders Tout Drop In Gun Violence  Oct 22, 2009
    Another 60 positions are open to help with job training and adult education. "Jobs, education and positive activities are the top three things," Willie Barney with Empower Omaha. (7 KETV Omaha)

    More of this story  Oct 22, 2009
    Hannah has also been teaching adult education art classes in the district ... According to Barb Cain, one of the district's adult education coordinators, Hannah is paid 15 per hour and the class is offered 6-9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday ... "Johnson said he understands North's point when it comes to using public funds to pay for the adult ed program. The Cut Bank Schools levy one mill, or approximately 13,700 for its adult education program.Johnson pointed out he is also "loyal to Mr.... (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)

    Break the poverty cycle through literacy  Oct 21, 2009
    Adult Literary Services in Lodi is part of a national network of literacy organizations offering an adult education program to help Americans break the poverty cycle that too often passes from one generation to the next. The U.S. House of Representatives designated the week of Oct. 18 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week ... "The problem is being further exacerbated as less-educated adults lose their jobs and are further subjected to poverty. Initiatives such as designated Adult Education... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Better training could help fill technical jobs  Oct 20, 2009
    California must improve adult education and community college programs to help laid-off workers retrain for technical positions that will open up in the next several years due mainly to retirements, according to a report issued Monday ... Any fix to the current unemployment crisis or the long-term skills shortage would probably have to include more money for community colleges and adult education programs that have been cut because of the state's budget crisis, but the authors say part of the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Courses for adults still starting  Oct 16, 2009
    Adult education programs are starting through fall. Many courses are still available in topics such as computers, health and wellness, hobbies and skills, crafts, home design, languages, and investments and finance. (Reading Advocate, MA)

    Library does balancing act  Oct 16, 2009
    She said that programming increased in 2009, adding more adult education programs and expanding homework help hours, among others. Deubert also said job search assistance and on-line practice tests for Civil Service tests remain popular features. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    K-State, CGSC_team up for scholars  Oct 16, 2009
    Faculty at the Command and General Staff College and community members participating in adult education programs at Kansas State University read textbooks written by nationally known experts in the field of education ... "This is a great way to expose them to the folks whose books they read, get them a chance to interact with them and get them a chance to hear firsthand from the best minds in America in adult education," said James Martin, associate dean of academics at CGSC. ... Royce Ann... (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)

    5 Essential Skills Needed for Succe...  Oct 13, 2009
    Adult education is an important preparation environment for developing five important soft skills employers seek in potential employees. Employers considering an applicant for a position within their company require specific essential skills beyond completion of a college degree. (Suite101.com)

    Breakfast With ... Linda Greenhouse  Oct 12, 2009
    It was a sort of continuing adult education, just trying to get up to speed on the subject matter of every case and sort of watch the changing dynamic within the court itself. It kept it very fresh and interesting. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Tony and Rita Loesch  Oct 11, 2009
    Amenities: Lighted tennis courts, semiprivate golf course, five miles of walking trails, community center, pool and pavilion, bike lane, adult education classes, underground utilities, parks. Schools: Greendale Elementary, New Ellenton Middle, Silver Bluff High schools. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Religion Calendar for the Erie area  Oct 10, 2009
    -IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH: "Make it Simple," adult education forums during Sunday school hour, Sundays through Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m., 1002 Powell Ave. This week: "Acting Together." Call 833-4062. -ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Holy Eucharist and church school, Sunday, 10:30 a.m., 4701 Old French Road. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Oak Hill school sale up for approval  Oct 10, 2009
    Preliminary ideas inclue a trade school, adult education center or health clinic. THE MEETING: The School Board meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Sugar Mill Elementary, 1101 Charles St., Port Orange. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)

    A Circuit Chautauqua at the Old Manse  Oct 9, 2009
    In the 1870s near New York s Lake Chautauqua, religious activists established a training center for Sunday school teachers, which soon expanded into more general adult education programs across the nation. As the number of assemblies increased and competed for speakers and entertainers, many towns struggled to book sufficient talent. (Concord Journal, MA)

    Wethersfield has been a center of agriculture for centuries and, though farming in town has greatly diminished, the tradition carries on today.  Oct 9, 2009
    His talk was part of a series of free programs offered through Wethersfield Adult Education in honor of the town's 375th Anniversary ... In case of inclement weather that day, call the Adult Education office at (860) 571-8250 to find out if the trip is still on. (Wethersfield Post, CT)

    Plum Center for Life Long Learning to Open  Oct 8, 2009
    On Community Day, instructors will give mini-lessons and short demonstrations of some of the courses this center for adult education has to offer ... It is the first adult education center in Fairfax County. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)

    In style with Pilates  Oct 7, 2009
    D. in adult education. She has taught certification in Pilates instruction, as well as teaching social ballroom, swing salsa and tap at ISU. Three years ago, she opened her own studio at 234 S. Main, Mind Your Body. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Lecturer calls for abolition of bad cultural practises  Oct 6, 2009
    Goaso (B /A), Oct. 5, GNA - Mr. Matthew Atingo, a senior lecturer of the Institute of Adult Education, University of Ghana, Legon, has called for the abolition of some socio-cultural practices that tended to rather promote the spread of HIV/AIDS.. He said if practices such as female genital mutilation and widowhood rites were not stopped the campaign against the spread of the pandemic would not yield results. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    September is over, but literacy problem remains  Oct 6, 2009
    Fifty percent of the chronically unemployed are not functionally literate (U.S. Department of Education, office of vocational and adult education). This was a week of celebration for The Terrell Tribune staffers old and new. (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Cuts to basic skills classes hurt workforce  Oct 3, 2009
    The study being issued today by the California Budget Project looks at the Adult Education Program and community colleges, two separate systems that offer remedial classes to 1 ... The report said Adult Education Programs and community colleges, which spent a combined $1 billion on basic remediation in the 2007-08 school year, have faced deep cuts ... Debra Jones, administrator for the Adult Education Program in the California Department of Education, said the local school districts that run... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    A Boston Fashion Week rundown  Oct 1, 2009
    Held at the Boston Center for Adult Education on Arlington Street, the show featured five local designers selected for their fresh new looks. The two standout collections of the afternoon were shown by designers Millie Bautista and Elana Sanders. (Boston Globe)

    Small Group Activities for Classroo...  Oct 1, 2009
    One fundamental principle of adult education is keeping the learning active and interesting. Incorporating group activities into curriculum engages learners. (Suite101.com)

    Fifty Years Ago in Wellesley: Sept. 24  Sep 30, 2009
    Wellesley s adult education classes were to begin the next week. The courses ranged from driver education with Charles Burgess to Everyday Cooking with a Zest to millinery. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    We salute...  Sep 30, 2009
    Joseph also heads the newly relocated Adult Education Center in Garyville, which has also seen a dramatic rise in enrollment. THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND CSRS, which have stuck to their Facilities and Educational Master Plan and kept all projects under budget and on schedule or even ahead of schedule. (L Observateur, LA)

    Daytime aerobics at Beth El Temple  Sep 30, 2009
    Judy Rice has taught this aerobics class for many years as well as classes for the Town of Belmont Adult Education Program and stress management courses. This course includes general aerobics, stretching and lifting (light) weights. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    In brief: Matters of Faith  Sep 26, 2009
    ADULT EDUCATION: Examine the gospel reading for today and learn how the message relates to your life at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2222 E. Tudor Road, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. (563-3341, ). (Anchorage Daily News)

    Complete listing of Holliston Adult Education fall courses  Sep 26, 2009
    Check out a brochure of Holliston Adult Education's fall offerings. Programs start Oct. 12 and registration is first-come, first-serve. (Holliston Tab, MA)

    FFA leaders go to Washington  Sep 26, 2009
    In addition to meeting Secretary Vilsack, the students also had the opportunity to talk to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education, Glenn Cummings, as well as their local congressional leaders. Activities included visits to the Jefferson Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, FDR Memorial and many other historical landmarks. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Congregational Church of Needham announces Visitor Sunday  Sep 25, 2009
    m. There will also be a reception for visitors immediately following the service that will showcase the activities to get involved in at the church including adult education programs; junior and senior high youth groups; choirs for children of all ages; and community and international outreach initiatives. Congregational Church of Needham is an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. (Needham Tab, MA)

    South Bay Teachers Stage Sickout  Sep 25, 2009
    On Thursday morning, teachers at the San Ysidro Adult Education Center held a short informational picket that they dubbed a "black parade." They wore black clothing and held signs that read, "I don't want to strike, but I will." Students watched, and some applauded but the union members were not allowed to interact with them during their demonstration. Teachers said the budget problems have hit the adult schools especially hard. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Your Week Sept. 23rd  Sep 24, 2009
    Thursday Sept. 24, the Off-Campus Housing Office is conducting a Cooking 101 class at the Boston Center for Adult Education. Two sessions will be offered, 5:00pm- 6:30pm m-8:00pm. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)

    Boston Fashion Week show will spotlight five local designers  Sep 24, 2009
    To help foster new local talent, organizers are hosting The Launch, a fashion show at the Boston Center for Adult Education on Sunday afternoon, spotlighting five of the city s most promising up-and-coming designers ... The show takes place at the Boston Center for Adult Education, 122 Arlington St., 617-267-4430. (Boston Globe)

    Complaint criticizes personnel director  Sep 24, 2009
    When district Director of Personnel Support Services Ragan Fife announced that he was stepping down to take a position in Adult Education, both McCallum and Rotondi applied for the job. At a subsequent closed meeting of the Board of Education, in which the new vacancy was discussed, Andrews argued against Rotondi s application and cited the incident involving Matthew Rotondi during the meeting at Cabrillo, according to the grand jury complaint. (Lompoc Record, CA)

    HCCA holds membership tea and lecture  Sep 23, 2009
    SENICA ; The Heritage Corridor Community Associates, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote adult education in the visual fine arts and to encourage membership and participation in the Art Institute of Chicago, held its membership tea and lecture Aug. 27 at Senica;s Oak Ridge Golf Club. The Lecture, ;It Only Hurts When You Laugh,; was presented by Annie Morse, senior lecturer in museum education and liaison to the academic community. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Getting a new lease on life  Sep 23, 2009
    The Garyville Elementary School building, once home to the school system s redirection center, is the new location for the school system s Adult Education Center ... Precious Joseph, director of the Adult Education Center, said when she first arrived to lead the center, she saw the broken down building as depressing ... Before moving to the elementary school, Joseph explained that the Adult Education Center was operating out of a single classroom at East St. John High. (L Observateur, LA)

    Adult Education Learning Experience...  Sep 22, 2009
    Adult Education Learning Experiences. Adult Education Learning Experiences ... When teaching adult education classes, instructors often perceive that adults learn differently than other age groups. (Suite101.com)

    GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM ADULT EDUCATION WEEK  Sep 22, 2009
    LITTLE ROCK Today, Gov. Mike Beebe will proclaim Sept. 21-25 as Adult Education Week in Arkansas and Wednesday as General Educational Development (GED) Pride Day ... I encourage my fellow citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits offered by adult education courses and to support and participate in these programs ... The purpose of adult education is to assist adults to become literate, obtain knowledge and skills for employment and self-sufficiency, obtain the educational... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    Holliston Adult Education gears up for fall courses  Sep 22, 2009
    The fall session of Holliston Adult Education is slated to begin in mid-October ... Holliston Adult Education offers online, mail-in and walk-in registration, and out-of-towners are always welcome without any additional charge. (Holliston Tab, MA)

    Weymouth schools seek new community partners  Sep 22, 2009
    These contributors will additionally receive complimentary tickets to school events and discounts for adult education classes at Weymouth High. According to Guilfoyle, the schools relationships with business and community groups are especially needed because the financial picture does not look cheery. (Weymouth News, MA)

    Grand jury complaint alleges ‘culture of corruption’  Sep 22, 2009
    n Ragan Fife resigned last summer as director of personnel support services and took a lesser position in Adult Education before being assigned as principal of Fillmore Elementary School. n Karen Rotondi, director of research and education technology, who was reassigned as a classroom teacher. (Lompoc Record, CA)

    Mom and Dad go to kindergarten  Sep 21, 2009
    CARE, which stands for Children Academically Ready to Excel, is a free course offered by the Lompoc school district s Adult Education division, offering mothers, fathers, or any adult caregiver, a chance to come into a classroom twice a week, sit at desks a little small for grown adults, and learn the same lessons their children are learning in preschool or kindergarten. Rodriguez, who also works as Adult Education s Bilingual Community Liaison, said the class would continue through the school... (Lompoc Record, CA)

    Georgetown religion listings  Sep 20, 2009
    Adult Education is offered throughout the year. Women s Bible Study meets weekly on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in participating in any of these programs may contact the church office for an updated schedule. (Georgetown Record, MA)

    Mr. President and My Dear Ghanaians, Are Our Children Safe?  Sep 20, 2009
    Mr. A. P. Gyimah, education expert, based in The State of California, U.S.A. Interest areas: education administration secondary and post secondary; comparative education Ghana and the U.S.; Human Rights education, public safety education, and adult education. This writer does not take issues of children for granted, at all. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Lompoc moms and dads go to kindergarten  Sep 20, 2009
    Geraldine Rodriguez smiles at her mom, Mariabel, as they work on a counting assignment during a Kindergarten for Parents class run through the Lompoc Unified Sschool District Adult Education ... CARE, which stands for Children Academically Ready to Excel, is a free course offered by the Lompoc school district s Adult Education division, offering mothers, fathers, or any adult care giver, a chance to come into a classroom twice a week, sit at desks a little small for grown adults, and learn the... (Santa Maria Times)

    City leaders promote literacy  Sep 19, 2009
    WINGS tutor Walt Bundy, (left) student Samantha Spielhagen and Hulsey Public Library Director Becky Sullivan attended Tuesday night's city council meeting where Mayor Hal Richards (center) proclaimed September "Adult Education Month" in Terrell. Mayor proclaims September "Adult Education Month" ... As he proclaimed September adult education month, Mayor Hal Richards pointed out some of the challenges faced by those who can't read, like forgoing proper medical attention because of fear of having... (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Religion Calendar  Sep 19, 2009
    Saturday, September 19, 2009. -CHRIST TEMPLE: Celebrating 52 years of service to the community by the church and Bishop W.R. Clark; includes speakers the Rev. Darlene Johnson of Shiloh Baptist Church in Erie, today, 10 a.m.; and Bishop Caleb McIntosh of London, second presiding bishop of Bible Way Church of Jesus Christ International, dedicating the new parsonage, Sunday, 4 p.m., 1917 McClelland Ave. Call 898-4203. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Shirat Hayam schedules Holy Day services  Sep 18, 2009
    Services will take place that evening at 7 and 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, and 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, with adult education followed by a family service at 10:30 a.m. Yom Kippur begins with the Kol Nidre service at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27. Services will continue on Monday, Sept. 28, including Yiskor, at 9:30 a.m., and conclude with a closing service at 4:30 p.m., followed by a break at the fast potluck after sunset. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    Receive Messages from Heaven  Sep 18, 2009
    To register, call the Warren Recreation Building at 781-235-2370 or see the Adult Education Programs at http://www. wellesleyma. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Fed Boost for High-Tech Training  Sep 16, 2009
    charges for its computer classes, but adult education grants are available through the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation. The company is holding an open house Wednesday afternoon to show off its new mobile lab. (WCAX.com, VT)

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