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Research indicates that inmates who earn a GED in prison are less likely to be re-incarcerated for crimes in the future. As correctional facilities search for solutions to implement low-cost, effective GED programs, technology provides new options.

A recent study, “The Effect of Earning a GED on Recidivism Rates,” shows that inmates who earned their GED while incarcerated were up to 14% less likely to return to prison in the next three years. With the cost of incarcerating a prisoner well above $20,000 per year and the number of inmates rising, correctional facilities are focusing on finding efficient ways to reduce recidivism, and implementing GED programs is a promising possibility.

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A study released by John Nuttal and the Correctional Education Association indicates that inmates who earn a GED are less likely to commit future crimes and be re-incarcerated.

Judge Mathis, star of the syndicated court show named after him, grew up in the housing projects in Detroit. He was involved in gangs. He spent time in jail. How did he pull himself out? After learning that his mother had cancer, Mathis decided it was time to change the course of his life. He was offered probation, if he entered a GED program. He didn’t stop at a GED. He went on to college and law school, and he became the youngest superior court judge ever to serve in Michigan.

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by Leonard Williams

More than 39 million Americans lack a high school diploma, and even more lack critical literacy skills. Essential literacy education is an initiative to provide crucial basic skills to adult learners.

Over 39 million American adults lack a high school diploma, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures, and around 30 million American adults rank “Below Basic” in prose literacy, the lowest literacy ranking, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL). In quantitative literacy, that number is 46 million. Even among college student, significant numbers lack prose, document, or quantitative literacy.

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by Leonard Williams

Over 700,000 people take the GED each year…not surprising, considering that 39 million American adults lack a high school diploma. But almost half of GED candidates fail the tests on their first try. Why? According to the GED Academy, the key is critical thinking.

Over 700,000 people take the GED high school equivalency exam each year, but only around 400,000 pass the test. Why do so many people fail on the first try? Many students believe that learning facts is more important than learning how to think about information, but according to The GED Academy, the thinking process is much more important than learning facts.

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by Leonard Williams

If the number one fear is public speaking, then the number two fear among students is probably test taking. GED students are no different than most students and adult learners who experience anxiety or tension at test time. And they have just as much at stake since passing the GED test is so critical to educational and career opportunities.

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Over 39 million American adults don’t have a high school diploma. The GED is the chance these Americans need, to get a better education, to qualify for a better job, and to contribute to American society and economy. One of the things that holds people back is information… simply figuring out how to take the GED test and if the GED is what they need. So, here are some facts about the GED:

The GED is accepted by over 95% of American colleges, universities, and trade or technical schools. Most online high school diplomas are not accepted by colleges.

The GED is accepted by most employers and government agencies, including police academies and the military. Most online high school diplomas are not accepted by most employers and government agencies.

The GED exam requirements vary from state to state, but generally any adult without a high school diploma is qualified to take the GED test. You can retake the test as many times as you need to, but it helps to study before you take the exam.

Your state department of education is a great place to start looking for information about the GED that’s specific to where you live. Many states have a GED section on their department of education website.

To register to take the GED exam, call a test center near your home. To find out the local GED test administrators near you or to locate a test center, use this web page:  http://www.passged.com/test_state.php

After you pass the GED exam, you receive a diploma from your state department of education.

The GED exam has 5 parts: reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. After you pass one part, you don’t need to take it again, so you can take each test one at a time until you pass all five. The only exception is when the test changes. The last time the test changed was in 2002, so tests taken before 2002 need to be retaken. The American Council on Education (ACE), which administers the GED test, has announced that new test are coming out in 2012. So, if you’ve passed part of the test, now is the time to finish.

Do you need specific information on the GED test in your state? Leave a comment below telling what state you live in, and we will post an article on the GED exam in your state.

Looking for more information about the GED exam or how to study for the GED? Go to http://www.passGED.com for more information.

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The demand for adult education is growing, with 39 million American adults lacking a high school diploma. Innovative GED experts at the GED Academy have identified four crucial elements to success for adult education GED students.

As the number of adult Americans without a high school diploma nears 40 million, adult education is becoming a critical issue in the United States. GED education programs are sponsored by communities, non-profit organizations, and school districts across the country. “Teaching undereducated adults is extremely challenging,” states Michael Ormsby, president of The GED Academy. “Most adults who didn’t graduate high school never learned good study habits, never felt motivated to learn, never did well in a traditional classroom environment.”

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Toyota rejected millions in subsidies from several American states to build a new plant in Ontario, Canada instead. The reason? Training American workers is more difficult and costly. What is the solution for America’s workforce?

In 2008, Toyota will open a new plant in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. American states vied for the jobs the new Toyota plant could provide, but Toyota rejected offers of millions of dollars in aid. “The training program you need for people [in Ontario], even for people who have not worked in a Toyota plant before, is minimal compared to what you have to go through in the southeastern United States,” said Gerry Fedchun, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association. See the article here.

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You keep hearing it on the news: The economy is having trouble. Gas and food are getting more expensive. There is more competition for jobs. And more and more jobs require a high school degree. What’s the solution for someone who never graduated high school? Getting a GED can help you get or keep a job in troubled economic times.

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by Leonard Williams

This week, in my newsletter blog, two people wrote to ask for more help on the math test. Whew! I know math is the hardest part of the GED for a lot of people. That’s why I’m writing with more GED math tips again…if you’re looking for your GED diploma, you’ll have to get through the math test.

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