National Coalition for Literacy » department of labor http://blog.ncladvocacy.org Advocating for public policies that support adult literacy Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:58:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Public Policy Debate http://blog.ncladvocacy.org/2010/03/public_policy_debate/ http://blog.ncladvocacy.org/2010/03/public_policy_debate/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:34:02 +0000 Jackie Taylor http://blog.ncladvocacy.org/?p=639 For the first time ever, a panel of experts at conference will explore different perspectives on hot policy issues that affect adult education[i] in the U.S. today. COABE and ProLiteracy Members not attending conference can also participate in the debates live via Webinar.

Topic 1: Investing in the Lowest Level Learners

Video Archive of Debates, Topic 1

The first topic explores whether and to what extent federal and state monies should be invested in the lowest level of learner in an economic and political climate that is focused almost entirely on jobs creation economic stimulus.  

Topic 2: Adult Education: Situated in…

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