This 2024 research review provides an overview of recent research conducted in the area of teaching reading, enriching STudent Achievement in Reading (STAR)’s evidence-based reading practices and contributing to a richer framework in support of adult literacy development.

The spotlight discusses the essential role of immigrants in the U.S. labor market and the importance of collaborative efforts within the workforce development system to provide language, literacy, and workforce skills to support their economic integration.

Partnership is essential for developing cohesive and holistic services for immigrants that promote immigrant integration and inclusion. The strategies described in this spotlight support the formation and ongoing maintenance of partnerships that are mutually beneficial for organizations and provide more streamlined, effective, or comprehensive services for adult learners.

This guide supports the development of workforce training programs, including Integrated Education and Training (IET), that maximizes accessibility for multilingual learners.

This resource evaluates the Mississippi Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training initiative, which integrates career and technical education with adult education to help residents without a high school credential or with low incomes gain valuable skills and employment. It provides comprehensive insights into the program’s implementation, outcomes, and return on investment, focusing...