adult education
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of adult education
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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In Missouri, the Laclede Literacy Council laid off 16 of 17 staff members after adult education funds were held back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2025
Both improbable and inspirational, the 70-member orchestra grew from a fledgling adult education program at the local high school into a beloved institution through the hard work of its founder, Joel Lish, and Eva Holberg.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2025
Risbergska school provides adult education for people aged over 20 who did not finish primary or secondary school, as well as Swedish classes for immigrants.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2025
Under the deals for Norfolk and Suffolk, the two counties would have had a directly elected leader with greater control over building, skills training, adult education and possibly transport.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2024
I had never heard of these adult education classes.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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