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
According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, total public spending on adult education and skills has fallen by 24% in real terms since 2010.
From BBC • May 12, 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
She’d known the nonprofit ran a food bank, but was unaware Hopelink also offered free adult education programs.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2023
I had never heard of these adult education classes.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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