Leonard’s Newsletters

Melissa writes: “I thought there was no way I would ever pass my GED.”
Here’s Melissa’s story… be inspired to stick with it and finish your GED!
What motivated you to get your GED? After working in a restaurant for so many years, I finally realized that this is not the career I wanted. I wanted to [...]

If you’re a GED Academy student, just log in to your account to download the new GED Smart ebook! The new ebook is included with your program.
GED Academy has a new, comprehensive GED ebook to help you with study skills, staying motivated, and all five GED tests. Log in to your GED Academy account and [...]

Fort Jackson, South Carolina: Army Pilot Program for New Recruits to Earn a GED while They Serve
Getting into the army is one of the big reasons a lot of people want to take the GED. Now, a program in South Carolina is testing the idea of letting new recruits join up and serve while they [...]

New Virginia Technology Training for GED Students
If you’re in Virginia, take a look at the new “PlugGED In” training program, which gives technology training and even lets student earn Microsoft certifications while preparing for the GED. Students get job training while working on their GEDs.
After the GED
Read the stories of GED grads in North Carolina [...]

GED in the News
Charles Washington of Hazen, Arkansas is featured in the Arkansas Leader. He’s a farm worker, disabled in an accident, whose goals are to read and understand the Bible and to pass the GED. Read his story here.
The GED is more important than ever!
With jobless rates going up, now’s the time to stick [...]

GED Writer’s Notebook
The GED Academy has been developing a new forum to practice your writing and connect with other GED students and teachers to develop your writing skills. This week, one of our students found it:
Batuni Writes:
I have recently discovered the Writers Notebook what a wonderful resource. I enjoy writing, and was thrilled to have [...]

From a successful country music singer, to prison inmates, people all over the U.S. are earning their GEDs….
Country Singer Gretchen Wilson Earns GED

Gretchen Wilson, whose first single “Redneck Woman” was released in 2004, has earned her GED after being out of school for twenty years.  Read her story.
Esmeralda Gonzalez Highlights GED Learning in Prisons

21-year-old Esmeralda [...]

GED in the News

WWII Vet Receives GED

Charlie Cagle, a veteran who served in World War II and went on to serve in the Korean war, finally received his GED at the age of 85. Read his story.
 
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Student of the Year in GA

Artesia Brown dropped out of school during her senior [...]

GED in the News

Here are some top stories about the GED… and scroll down to find practice questions and articles to help you get your GED.
GED Graduate Runs for Mayor

Bob Ramsey, a candidate for mayor of Ramsey, Minnesota graduated with his GED. Learn more about this successful GED grad in this Star-Tribune article.
84-Year-Old Grandmother Earns [...]

If you live in Georgia, you can get $500 toward college for passing your GED… plus we’ve got practice questions… help with math and writing… and of course, GED stories from people like you. So scroll down to learn more.
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