continuing education

American  

[kuhn-tin-yoo-ing ej-oo-kay-shuhn] / kənˈtɪn ju ɪŋ ˌɛdʒ ʊˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. educational resources designed for adults and provided outside the traditional school or college system, generally offered on a flexible or part-time basis: adult education.

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Example Sentences

Unified spokesperson said the district “remains firmly committed to ensuring all students have meaningful access to services and enriching educational opportunities.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

In a statement, the district declined immediate comment on the litigation and said, “Los Angeles Unified remains firmly committed to ensuring all students have meaningful access to services and enriching educational opportunities.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

The Wall Street Journal says most of the elite institutions don’t score particularly well on student engagement, which means their students “may not have the most enriching educational experiences.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 30, 2016

I think there are two issues conflated here--what is best for an enriching, educational experience, and what is best to project a good cultural image abroad.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2016

He had been immersed in musical education since the 60s, convinced by improvisation's potential as an enriching educational experience, and was always open and encouraging of his students' ideas; the Kollektief ran educational workshops worldwide.

From The Guardian • Jul. 29, 2010