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As students head back to school, adult residents in Massachusetts now have the opportunity to obtain their high school diploma from their local public library. The Boston Public Library (BPL) offers Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School, an accredited online diploma completion program from Gale, part of Cengage Group. The program is designed to help busy adults who have aged out of the education system obtain their high school diploma online with the convenience of a self-paced schedule. Boston Public Library began piloting the program at the end of last year (2021) and has already had two students graduate.
Massachusetts adults (19 and older) who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry or continue their education, can apply online for an Excel Adult High School scholarship through BPL. There is no cost to students for the program, but enrollment is limited and requires a library card.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly half a million adults in Massachusetts age 18 or older do not have a high school diploma or equivalency[i].
Boston Public Library decided to invest in Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School to make more education services available to residents through their public libraries and help drive workforce development and create economic growth within their communities. As the library for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, state funding and private donations have made it possible for BPL to expand the program to all eligible residents of Massachusetts.
“With Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School, we are implementing a program that gives Bay Staters another option to advance their education and achieve their career goals, setting the stage for future workforces and economic growth, and we are excited to offer it,” said Gianna Gifford, Chief of Adult Library Services at Boston Public Library.
Excel Adult High School graduate, Christina Ingram says enrolling in the program was one of the best decisions she has ever made:
“This opportunity completely changed my life forever. This school provides so much assistance to help you succeed and graduate. The courses are at your own pace, so you don’t feel rushed to complete them. All my life from the age of 25 I tried to get my diploma, but I couldn’t pass the GED test or night school. Excel Adult High School helped me accomplish my dream and also show my kids that as long as you don’t give up, you can accomplish anything you put your mind to. Thank you, Excel Adult High School for the opportunity. I will never forget this for the rest of my life.”
Once accepted and enrolled, students have up to 24 months to finish the program and can complete it sooner by transferring previously earned high school, GED®, HiSET® or TASC credits. After completing the program, students earn an accredited high school diploma (not an equivalency).
Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School provides:
“Boston Public Library recognizes the economic value they bring to their communities by investing in Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School,” said Shawn Clark, senior vice president of Gale’s domestic learning business. “With education, workforce-ready resources, they are truly changing lives and improving the quality of life for Massachusettsans and it’s an honor to be a part of that journey as a trusted partner.”
Massachusetts residents interested in learning more about the program can visit: https://www.excelhighschool.org/library/bpl.
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