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Adult Learning in Focus: National and State-by-State Data

State policymakers care now, perhaps more than ever before, about the educational attainment of their states’ working populations. They also care about the responsiveness of educational systems in their states to the needs of adult learners. But relatively few have the data they need to understand how their states are doing in developing and educating its citizens.

In Adult Learning in Focus: National and State-by-State Data, CAEL has teamed with the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) to provide states with the information needed to assess state performance on adult learning and identify where to direct future strategies.

Pdf of full report
This comprehensive report contains national and state-by-state data on adult learning. Included are data and comparative charts on adult educational attainment, adult learning participation, affordability, accessibility and aspiration. Also discussed are data gaps that need to be addressed and next steps for state education leaders.

Pdf of Highlights

Individual State Profiles and Downloadable Data
Download a two page profile of adult learning in your state, or access additional data online.

Policy Guide and Resources for Policy Makers
Download a guide for state policy makers and education leaders interested in improving adult learning services and success. Included in the guide is an Adult Learning Policy Review Framework to help states take the next step in improving adult learning achievement. The guide also provides a list of additional resources on adult learning and workforce development policy change.

Annotated bibliography from the Adult Learning in Focus report

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