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American Youth Policy Forum: Bridging Youth Policy, Practice and Research
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3/8/2007
Philadelphia’s Project U-Turn, Citywide Efforts to Address the Dropout Problem with Paul Vallas, Chief Executive Officer, School District of Philadelphia, Ruth Curran Neild, Research Scientist, Center for Social Organization of Schools at Johns Hopkins University,  Courtney Collins-Shapiro, Director, Multiple Pathways to Graduation, School District of Philadelphia, Laura Shubilla, President of the Philadelphia Youth Network. (forum Brief)
12/3/2004
What Do You Know About How the GED Tests Empower Young Adults? Joan Auchter, GED Testing Service Executive Director, stressed four major points in her presentation. First, GED Tests demand achievement. Second, GED Tests allow people to prove what they know. Third, GED diploma holders reflect the mosaic of America. Finally, GED Tests offer an opportunity to grow.   (Forum Brief)