MANSFIELD — When Irene Sigler became pregnant with her first child, she had to make a tough decision — finish high school or work to support her son. She chose the latter, dropping out her sophomore year to begin work as an State Tested Nursing Assistant. “Ever since I was younger, I wanted to be […]
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29 students earn GEDs through Mansfield Adult Education program
MANSFIELD — Twenty-nine Mansfield students received their general educational development diploma last Thursday, according to a news release from Mansfield Adult Education. Students with a high school diploma or GED can earn an average of 35 percent more money annually than those without a diploma, according to a 2023 study by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. […]
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Mansfield Adult Education begins new school year
MANSFIELD — Andrea Karpiak-Feasel, program coordinator for Mansfield Adult Education’s Aspire program lights up when asked about the hardwork and determination of her students. “Traditionally, folks are used to summers off from school and are now gearing up for back-to-school because that’s the calendar that our K-12 system follows. But, besides the week of July […]