Adult Learners’ Stories
Adult education and family literacy programs across the nation tell powerful stories about their learners’ experiences, challenges, and successes. Here is a curated list of links to some of those resources.
Academy of Hope
Taking on America’s Adult Education Problem: Video documentary about two AoH graduates, one of whom completed her GED and the other of whom completed a High School Equivalency.
Adult Learning Alliance of Arkansas
Student Stories: Success stories from literacy councils throughout the state.
Alabama Community College System
Real Life Accomplishment videos
- Amanda Salers: Completing a high school diploma
- Marshall Bailey: Completing a GED
Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School
Student Success Stories: A series of short bios of adult non-native English speakers and their educational journeys.
Literacy for Life
Success Stories: Short narratives about the educational journeys of adults who have benefited from LFL’s services.
National Center for Families Learning
Family Stories: Videos about the experiences of adult learners in family literacy programs.