adult education
nounDefinition of adult education
Examples of adult education in a Sentence
The university offers a popular program of adult education.
Recent Examples on the Web
Passionate about learning, Marie was a lifelong student as well, taking adult education classes in subjects spanning creative writing to horticulture. — courant.com, "Marie Alice Petraitis," 9 June 2019 Crowther credits Valle and then Burroughs Principal Emilio Urioste, now Burbank Unified’s director of adult education, for paving his way into teaching, as Crowther instructed special education at Burroughs. — Burbank Leader, "Toll Middle School leader returns to Media City to become Burbank High principal," 19 July 2019 Through employment agency Keys To Work, Tinsley gained work experience at RecycleForce and was connected to Warren Township's adult education program, putting him on the path to a diploma. — Holly V. Hays, Indianapolis Star, "In this east-side hamlet, 1 in 3 lack a diploma. Here’s how some adults are defying the odds.," 14 June 2019 District officials argue that their adult education program may be a better way for some students to succeed. — Howard Blume, latimes.com, "L.A. school district says more are graduating, but rate may not show it," 20 June 2018 But Billy Enriques, an Abilene school board member and Baptist who for years volunteered to teach adult education courses at a local Catholic church, would like to see more done to keep children from Mexico with their parents. — Gordon Dickson, star-telegram, "Abilene (a Trump hotbed) braces for its 'tent city' for immigrant children," 18 June 2018 Police later found a suicide note in his pocket, Dill’s new employer, Santa Clara Unified, serves over 21,000 students in preschool through high school as well as adult education at 27 schools. — Deborah Sullivan Brennan, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Dieguito Superintendent Eric Dill resigns for new post," 1 June 2018 Alvarado, 68, lives in Logan Heights with his wife, Mary, and also teaches computer technology through the Sweetwater Union High School District’s adult education division. — Lisa Deaderick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "He saw kids like himself and wanted to be a 'Good Neighbor'," 30 June 2018 Her group, as well as other churches and the local branch of the International Rescue Committee, helps immigrants not only with their legal paperwork but also with adult education and how-to courses on living in the U.S. — Gordon Dickson, star-telegram, "Abilene (a Trump hotbed) braces for its 'tent city' for immigrant children," 18 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'adult education.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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