adult education
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of adult education
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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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
The Education Department tested this approach in June, announcing the transfer of adult education programs to the Labor Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2025
He sees a "looming crisis" among young people unable to get on the jobs ladder, and would like to see more money go into adult education.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 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
I had never heard of these adult education classes.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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