Hundreds of thousands of high school dropouts hoping to earn an equivalency diploma will have to pass a more challenging GED test that is being designed to improve the prospects of low-skilled ...

They wrestle with algebra, photosynthesis and the Bill of Rights for the sake of an entry-level job or a 75-cent raise in their $10 hourly wage.

The state adult education office equipped the GED mobile unit with noise-canceling headsets and 11 laptops and is responsible ...

Proponents say the mobile unit is just the latest idea to remove barriers to education access — in this case, instances when ...

The change causing the most apprehension is the move to a two-part math test that places a greater emphasis on algebra. On the first half, students may use a calculator, which was not permitted ...

* The GED Testing Service will offer an official practice test and better materials to help test-takers prepare for college, such as assistance in navigating the college financial aid process.

Sarah Fearnow, a GED instructor at PCC, said the new test — actually a set of four tests in different subject areas — will focus more on creative problem-solving and less on memorizing facts.

Nearly 500,000 Fewer Americans Will Pass the GED in 2014 After a Major Overhaul to the Test. Why? And Who's Left Behind?

The General Educational Development exam is being revamped for 2014, with examiners saying the new test will be more adaptable for today's job market, where two-thirds of jobs require more than a ...

The Kentucky Office of Adult Education is taking its GED testing on the road, traveling to 25 areas in the state lacking ...

The GED test allows students who drop out of high school to get the equivalent of a high school diploma.