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GED News & Stories

GED Testing Service Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Wall Street Journal on "The High School Dropout's Economic Ripple Effect" (Oct. 21, 2008)

GED credential holders hope to continue college courses
Age did not discourage two North Carolina adults.

New Mexico names its GED Student of the Year
GED credential holder is now enrolled at University of New Mexico

23-year-old perseveres through hardship, receives university's President's Award
Financial hardship and family loss could not stop Connecticut resident from earning GED credential and pursuing college degree.

GED credential holder named 2008 migrant success story of the year
Florida resident earned GED credential, bachelor's degree, master's degree and education specialist degree.

'Redneck Woman' sings [GED] teacher's praises
Gretchen Wilson raising awareness about importance of an education.

N. Carolina adult works toward earning her GED diploma while learning marketable job skills at the same time
"Breaking Through" program helps students break through barriers to meaningful employment.

Washington Post: Kaine Seeks to Improve State's On-Time Graduation
Virginia Governor Pushes Effort in Adult Education.

Learning by doing
GED credential holders and test-takers in Virginia praise Building Blocks learning center. 

Hard work and perseverance land woman top state adult education honors
Georgia GED credential holder is Student of the Year.

Never too late
WWII veteran (Tennessee) receives his GED credential.

Partnership helps adults earn GED credential through TV
Football player talks about how new program helped him prepare for the tests.

Actor Christian Slater goes back to school for GED Tests
Gen X heartthrob says children inspired him.

First Lady Culver announces GED prep on-demand program
Iowa Department of Education, Community Colleges and Iowa Public Television (IPTV) form partnership.

'Dropout' sheds label in earning GED credential
Missouri man completes tests with 'scholarship-level' scores.

Roger's journey: from homeless to graduate at 57
One of only 18 graduates with honors, Florida resident describes how earned his GED credential.

89-year old woman takes graduation walk
Grandmother to 45, Dorothy Wentz (Florida) earns her GED credential.

International Literacy Day promoted by Val Tech
Local organizations in Valdosta, Georgia bring importance of adult education programs to the masses. 

Financial adviser raises money to fund GED tutoring classes
After earning GED credential, Georgia resident attests to its importance in pursuing college and life's dreams.

GEDTS News: Highest Test-taker Increase in Seven Years
2007 Statistical Report finds almost half a million adults passed test battery in 2007.

Army to open preparatory school (Virginia) for prospective soldiers
Four-week pilot program to support qualified recruits in earning their GED credential.

Ilisagvik College (Alaska) sponsors GED summer camp
Two-week program provides housing and instruction for those pursuing GED credential.

GEDTS News: Community College Receives $300,000 in Grant Funding
Luzerne County Community College to offer additional GED preparatory courses.

Vindication for a state college valedictorian
GED graduate from Massachusetts wins Fulbright scholarship to study in Sweden.

Country star Gretchen Wilson earns her GED credential
Thirty-four year old fulfills her dream after studying and testing while on tour.

GED test scams on the rise
Official: Actual test not offered online

Never too late
Amarillo College (Texas) web site reports that 97-year old Evie Eaves may be the oldest person ever to earn GED certification.

 

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This page last updated on 11/17/2008

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