Tulare Adult School serves a community with some of the greatest need for adult education in the state.
Credit: EdSource/Emma Gallegos
Do you (or someone you know) struggle with English? Did you drop out of school? Do you need help passing the citizenship test? Are you looking for a well-paying job that won’t require a bachelor’s degree?
California’s adult school system steps in to help adults who might have slipped through the cracks — or are newcomers to the country.
Many Californians can use the services of adult schools but are not taking advantage of the chance. Nearly 6 million Californians don’t speak English “very well” and over 4 million do not have a high school education, according to U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 American Community Survey data.
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ADULT EDUCATION: OVERLOOKED AND UNDERFUNDED
Adult education classes offer a lifeline for Californians who want to…
