OpEd: Give students a chance--Provide solid verification of a person's contributions (original) (raw)
In Maine's adult education realm, programs are able to help the citizenry work toward "employability, enrollability, and enlistability" through verification of out-of-the-classroom learning experiences. The recent actions on the part of state and local leaders has created a renewed sense of urgency around moving people off from public dole systems and into jobs, college programming, and military service as a means to affirm and promote the people's independence. To help in this effort, community partners must understand how important their verifications and certifications are to us. Cite: Flowers, S. (2013, June 6). Give students a chance--Provide solid verification of a person's contributions. Lewiston Sun Journal, pp. A6. Retrieved from http://www2.sunjournal.com/pdfs/2013/06/03/A06SJD-060313\_1.pdf.
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