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See below for news coverage of the announcement made March 15, 2011.

Headlines: 2011

GEDTS News: Enhanced Braille Version Released (PDF)
New version increases test-taker access to diagrams and charts.

Five GED graduates awarded scholarships
Seminole State College of Florida awarded over $4,000 for postsecondary programs.

Never too late to graduate
92-year-old in North Carolina says, "If I can do it, they can do it."

Adult ed center receives $19,000 in grants
Kansas site will help prepare GED graduates to go on to higher education.

Young man has learned value of getting GED credential
Texas graduate gained credential and work skills in program.

First group of GED tech students to graduate
Hybrid program in West Virginia marries GED prep courses with work skills training.

Determination drives quest for degree
GED graduate shares her story with news, GED Facebook Group.

Watch out for online diploma mills
Author in Washington State took online tests and advises others to watch for warning signs.

Literacy services boost self-esteem, job prospects
Program in Wisconsin recognized for supporting adult learners' dreams.

It's never too late to earn a diploma
Pennsylvania article notes that parents who study for the GED Test inspire their children to stay in school.

GED students get help from East TN PBS
Adults credited PBS programming for helping them study from home.

Literacy even more crucial in a down economy
Georgia's former first lady says education and literacy should be top priority.

GED Testing a "Real Advantage in Reducing Family Homelessness"
Huffington Post article describes opportunity offered through GED testing in NYC.

American Council on Education and Pearson to Overhaul GED
Inside Higher Ed reports on the March 15th announcement.

American Council on Education and Pearson will Redevelop GED as For-Profit Program
The Chronicle of Higher Education reports on the March 15th announcement.

Computer-Based GED Tests Planned
The New York Times reports on the March 15th announcement.

GED Program to Phase in Computer-Based Testing
Education Week reports on the March 15th announcement.

Pencils Down: Calif., Fla., Ga., Texas Among 1st States to Start Offering GED...
The Washington Post reports on the March 15th announcement.

GED Testing rerouted with students's needs in mind
The Chronicle of Higher Education describes role of GED testing programs in getting college degree.

GED Plus program graduates 10,000th recruit
Army National Guard program celebrates milestone at graduation ceremony.

Department of Labor awards $1M grant to YouthBuild program in Utah
Ogden-Weber ATC YouthBuild program will help out-of-school youth with skills needed to earn high school diploma.

Department of Labor awards $1M grant to YouthBuild in Chicago
Youth Conservation Corps teaches young adults about work skills, environmental education, and GED training.

Department of Labor sends $1M to support YouthBuild program
Tallahassee program helps youth learn about construction and finish high school or a GED Test.

Investigation into high school equivalency programs
Florida center examines competitive landscape for high school equivalency diplomas.

Lunch for Literacy helps fund program
Idaho event is biggest fundraiser of year for literacy and GED preparation programs.

Diploma mill leaves student and university looking for answers
Kentucky woman forced to withdraw from culinary program while she pursues legitimate GED testing program.

Single mom celebrates her independence
Colorado woman proud to have passed GED Test, enrolled in college.

Construction industry helps build students' math skills
Boatbuilding is one area where Washington GED students are gaining experience.

Staffing specialist says GED credential necessity now, not an option
Let's Get Technical campaign in Illinois highlights need for lifelong learning to get today's jobs.

GEDTS NEWS: GED Testing Service Receives $3 Million Grant
Read the full press release and watch the video from Nicole Chestang.

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