Abstract
This issue of student persistence and retention continues to plague most adult learning centers. This paper develops a theoretical perspective that uses social capital and network theory to explain why some students succeed in an ABE/GED program and go on to pursue post-secondary education and why some do not.
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Zacharakis, J., (2010) “The Power of Cliques, Friendships, and Social Networks in Strengthening Adult Basic Education Student Persistence and Retention”, Adult Education Research Conference 1(2010).
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