Meeder leaves ED.(Hans Meeder, United States. Department of Education. Office for Vocational and Adult Education)(Brief Article)

From: Report on Literacy Programs | Date: June 23, 2005 | Copyright information

Meeder Leaves ED: After four years with the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Deputy Assistant Secretary Hans Meeder has left the government for the private sector. Meeder plans to launch a consulting firm focusing on adult education, career and technical education, community colleg...

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