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National GED Day Celebrates Graduates Taking the Next Step Toward College and Careers
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 14, 2026 — On September 16, GED Testing Service® will celebrate National GED Day, honoring individuals across the country whose determination and hard work helped them achieve an educational milestone that provides a pathway to college and careers
Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the First GED Educator of the Year Award
At the 2026 GED National Conference in Atlanta, GED Testing Service introduced the inaugural GED Educator of the Year Award. This award recognizes dedicated instructors who make a meaningful impact on adult learners and the communities they serve.
Reflecting on the 2026 GED Conference: Momentum Matters
August 6, 2026
As I reflect on the 2026 GED Conference, one word continues to stand out: MOMENTUM.
Over the course of three days, we brought together state GED administrators, educators, workforce leaders, advocates, partners, and learners from across the country
10,000 Learners and Counting: How GEDWorks Is Expanding Opportunity Through Employer-Sponsored Education
July 14, 2026
More than 10,000 adults have earned their GED through GEDWorks™ as of May 2026. That milestone represents more than completion.
More Than a Credential: How GED Continues to Evolve for Today’s Learners
July 14, 2026
The GED credential has long served as a pathway to new opportunities for millions of adult learners. While that mission remains the same, the way we support learners has evolved significantly to meet the demands of today’s educational and workforce landscape
GED Testing Service Announces Board Leadership Transition
July 14, 2026
Washington, D.C. - (July 15, 2026) - GED Testing Service today announced the appointment of Trent Workman as Chair of the GED Testing Service Board. Workman succeeds former Board Chair Randy Trask, who retired in June.
10,000 Learners and Counting: How GEDWorks Is Expanding Opportunity Through Employer-Sponsored Education
July 14, 2026
More than 10,000 adults have earned their GED through GEDWorks™ as of May 2026. That milestone represents more than completion.
More Than a Credential: How GED Continues to Evolve for Today’s Learners
July 14, 2026
The GED credential has long served as a pathway to new opportunities for millions of adult learners. While that mission remains the same, the way we support learners has evolved significantly to meet the demands of today’s educational and workforce landscape
GED Testing Service Announces Board Leadership Transition
July 14, 2026
Washington, D.C. - (July 15, 2026) - GED Testing Service today announced the appointment of Trent Workman as Chair of the GED Testing Service Board. Workman succeeds former Board Chair Randy Trask, who retired in June.
From GED to Healthcare: Building the Workforce We Actually Need
July 14, 2026
“The issue isn’t whether the talent exists--it’s whether we make the path visible and give people a place to start.”
GED Career Connect is built to bring those two worlds together, connecting adult learners who earn their GED with short-term, industry-recognized training programs that lead directly to jobs.
AI-Powered Mobile Learning Linked to Higher First-Time GED® Pass Rates as Adult Learners Increase Engagement
April 1, 2026
New data from GED Testing Service® shows that adult learners using the GED & Me® mobile app are achieving measurable gains, averaging three percentage points higher on first test attempts across subjects.
Lighting the Way to a Diploma: Lighthouse Guild Celebrates GED Graduates Who Are Visually Impaired
April 23, 2026
The largest class in Lighthouse Guild’s history earned their GED credential. Each of them earned their High School Equivalency diploma through a program built from the ground up for students who are blind or have limited vision.
How Pearson’s GED App Is Revolutionizing Learning with AI-Powered Tutoring
October 31, 2025
The new AI-powered math tutor in the GED App is proving that when designed with empathy and purpose, technology can remove barriers, boost confidence, and drive measurable learning impact.
The Power of Belief: Douglas’s Story of Education and Hope
October 31, 2025
After immigrating to the U.S. with his daughter, Douglas earned his GED in April 2025 and is now pursuing a nursing degree. His journey is a powerful testament to perseverance, gratitude, and the life-changing impact of educators.
Breaking the Cycle: How One Mom Earned Her GED and Moved Beyond Medicaid
October 28, 2025
More than 30 million U.S. adults lack a high school diploma, and many struggle to support their families or break cycles of poverty. For Kecia, that reality once meant homelessness and relying on Medicaid.
Kansas Education Leader Honored For Achievements; Sue Grosdidier Named 2023 GED® Administrator Of The Year
Aug. 7, 2023
Award recognizes a GED administrator that has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the GED program and GED learners
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