adult education
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of adult education
First recorded in 1850–55
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They also have involvement in the leadership of local NHS services, and control over the post-19 adult education budget.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Becerra, 42, is also an employee at Santa Ana College and a board member at the North Orange County Regional Occupation Program, an adult education school based in Anaheim.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2025
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
In addition to providing Swedish language classes for immigrants, the Risbergska centre also provided adult education for people aged over 20 who did not finish primary or secondary school.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2025
I had never heard of these adult education classes.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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