Teachers say adult-education courses in high demand

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Teachers say adult-education courses in high demand
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As public-school enrollment has declined, officials say the same is not true of continuing-education programs

As public-school districts across California face declining K-12 enrollment, participation in adult-education classes — sometimes known as continuing education — is going the other direction.

While the state legislature passed the 2024-25 budget bill to support a 1.07% cost-of-living adjustment for the California Adult Education Program — the state’s main funding pipeline for adult education — Sanchez said the programs are historically financially challenged. Community colleges such as City College, where Leila Easa teaches, are “especially situated for adults to seek continuing education,” she said.

Harris touts Bay Area public-school roots on, beyond campaign trail The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has long said her time at Berkeley elementary schools shaped her journey Although many programs are free or low cost, Bay Area adults still face barriers to continuing their education.

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