Giving Like the Sun
Supporting Education is a Gift that Never Stops Giving As 2024 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact that your generosity has had on the Adult Education Center in Durango and Cortez, [...]
Setting High Bars Behind Bars (Extended Interviews)
For Incarcerated Students, Served Time Is Not Time Wasted Editor’s Note: Our Spring 2024 newsletter briefly featured two tremendous GED students, whose powerful voices were sadly truncated within the bounds of the print publication. Given that all too often the [...]
Driven to Succeed
Starting a food truck business is no small task. This husband and wife team navigate through it - while also navigating the English language.
Critical Figures
Math is more than just manipulating numbers. Our GED students learn critical thinking, solve problems systematically, and weigh out options.
No Substitutes
A substitute ESL teacher unlocks a hidden passion while helping foreign language learners at the Adult Education Center.
The Most Helpful Mile
From college and career guidance to supporting student's needs, our career advisors know how to advocate for student success!
Hats Off: Outing the AEC’s Secret Agent for Student Success
Innovative, thoughtful resource coordination leads to measurable student success at the Adult Education Center.
Ka-Pow! Matilda McDaniel’s Super Powers
Like a superhero, one student confronts the impossible by dropping out of high school to successfully graduate with a GED.
If Words Were Dollars
While learning English, a Nepalese student discovers that his vocabulary and his personal fortunes expand simultaneously.
Unspoken Courage
English as a Second Language classes are crucial to women now emigrating in historic numbers seeking employment and community connections.