Arizona State Prison–Kingman (ASP–Kingman) recently celebrated educational achievements with two formal GED ceremonies. As of mid-May 2018, ASP–Kingman had sixty-nine participants earn their high school equivalency diploma. A total of 161 participants earned a GED in 2017.
Having family support is one major key to success. Family members of the graduates traveled from all over Arizona to commemorate their educational milestone and were actively involved in both graduations.
Dedicated education staff and a supportive classroom environment are also a key to success. The instructors implement adult learning theories and focus on critical thinking strategies. Computer labs and SMART boards are used extensively and help create enthusiasm for learning.
The best motivation for the students are grateful graduates who return to class to thank the instructors. Students see the glow of their success and state, "I want that! I want to know what that feels like."
