ravinlunachick Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I thought this article was very interesting, particularly the part at the end about the two different GEDs coming in 2014. What says the Hive? http://www.npr.org/2012/02/18/147015513/in-todays-economy-how-far-can-a-ged-take-you?sc=fb&cc=fp "If you look at employer surveys," he says, "the things that employers generally most look for or think are important, especially at lower-end jobs, are the things like perseverance and tenacity, and those kinds of qualities that are not measured by the GED." Rumberger, a professor of education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, says a high school diploma means you went to school for four years, did the work, passed the classes and didn't quit. A GED, on the other hand, is a shortcut. "The GED is better than no credential for a dropout," he says, "but it's not as good as a diploma. It doesn't replace a diploma, in terms of labor market outcomes." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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