Data Corner
Data of spring 2021 student survey results
It is not hard
Child Care problems
I am worried about COVID virus at school
No car or car trouble
No bus route to school or no money for bus
91 68 61 35 12 9
I have a disability that makes it hard to go to school
“ What makes it hard for you to attend in-person school ?”
There are many barriers learners face as they try to reach their full potential . At Metro North , we support students as they strive to overcome these challenges and work to create a more supportive educational environment .
In the spring of 2021 , we asked 335 learners to identify the barriers they face to attending school in person . Above is the number of learners who indicated that this was a barrier to their attending class in person .
While there are many things we record to show our impact on learners ’ achievements , here are three interesting milestones learners accomplished between April 1st , 2021 , and September 30th , 2021 .
ABE 101
Adult Basic Education ( ABE ) is a free program that provides classes to pursue a diploma , learn English , GED preparation and academic tutoring to prepare for college . Any adult 17 years and older can enhance their workplace skills to advance their careers and become more engaged citizens .
Low basic skills impact employment , earnings and economic mobility . Forty percent of working low-skilled adults in the United States have earnings in the bottom fifth of the income distribution . In the U . S ., ABE programs that are linked to employment or postsecondary education , like ours , can help low-skilled adult learners advance along a career path and improve their employment and earnings .
Through innovative teaching and the flexibility to meet students in diverse locations and timeframes , Metro North ABE serves low-skill workers in the north metro . Each year we offer new classes to meet our community ’ s educational needs .
Our Impact
17 +
An individual is eligible for ABE programming if he / she is :
17 + at least 17 years of age , and
not enrolled in K-12 instruction .
unable to speak , read or write English , or
does not have a high school diploma , or
lacks basic educational skills .
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