adult education
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of adult education
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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The college provides adult education, and after the transfer in February 2020 the council began paying rent of £17,010 a month to the foundation, rising to £29,010 by February 2021.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 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
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
Within days, she’d called several local community centers and found one that offered adult education classes, and signed up to take math and reading placement tests.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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