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Growth in fundamental classes at community colleges
In Cedar Rapids area colleges, students like Eric Dochterman and Scott Britt join basic skills courses such as College Readiness at Kirkwood Community College. Officials report about 6 percent of Kirkwood students need developmental work, with demand rising among recent graduates with disabilities and adults seeking new skills. Tutors and expanded offerings aim to boost confidence and success rates.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Eric Dochterman
Scott Britt
Kirkwood Community College
Dochterman
Vinton-Shellsburg
Britt
Marines
Navy
Curt Oldfield
Northeast Iowa Community College of Calmar and
Peosia
Kirkwood
Chuck Hinz
Kirk
Wood
Brenda Cooley