Mindsets and Math/Science Achievement

2008
In this research article, Carol Dweck contends that to increase student mastery of math and science, instructional techniques and curriculum tools need to be developed that shift student attitudes about learning towards what she terms a “growth mindset.”
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Adult Educators

An American Heritage: A Federal Adult Education Legislative History

2013
A paper that contains the history of adult education acts from August 1964—August 2013.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Policymakers
Adult Educators
State Leaders

Adult Education and Immigrant Integration: Networks for Integrating New Americans (NINA), Theoretical Framework

2013
This Theoretical Framework is part of the overall strategy for designing and implementing the NINA initiative.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Policymakers
Professional Developers
State Leaders

The Potential and Value of Using Digital Badges for Adult Learners

2013
This report examines the nature, value, and potential impact of digital badges, an emerging electronic form of recognition of an individual’s knowledge and skills.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Policymakers
Adult Educators
State Leaders

Resources and Tools for Evaluation of Online Communities of Practice

2011
This brief discusses the purpose of, evaluation of, and advanced approaches of online communities of practice.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Policymakers
Adult Educators

Right on the Money: Financial Know-How for Financial Freedom

2011
This guide for college students includes multiple activities appropriate for the adult education population, including activities on the dangers of payday loans and rent-to-own stores, goal-setting, budgeting, and financial aid information.
Administrators and Program Managers
Adult Educators
Professional Developers

Improving Immigrants' Employment Prospects through Work-Focused Language Instruction

2011
This policy brief outlines a series of promising approaches to link language instruction with occupational training and to address the pressures and challenging life circumstances immigrants face.
Administrators and Program Managers
Policymakers
State Leaders

Consumer Finance: Factors Affecting the Financial Literacy of Individuals with Limited English Proficiency

2010
This report examines the extent to which individuals with limited English proficiency are impeded in their financial literacy and conduct of financial affairs as determined through a literature review and a series of focus groups with consumers and staff at community and financial organizations.
Administrators and Program Managers

Digital Colorado Success UNLimited Toolbox

2011
The Digital Colorado Success UNlimited Toolbox includes professional development, support services, and instructional resources that support the Colorado SUN Initiative in providing career pathways for out-of-school youth to community colleges.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Adult Educators

Engaging Employers to Support Adult Career Pathways Programs

2013
This issue brief offers practical strategies on engaging employers and building business-education partnerships to support adult career pathways programs and highlights promising examples from adult education providers in three states.
Administrators and Program Managers