Adult Education

October 1, 2019

Hundreds sign up for the new Calbright College

Calbright, California's new online community college, enrolled hundreds of students on its first day. Its enrollment goal is 400.

Ashley A. Smith

June 24, 2019

Calbright, California's newest community college, starts recruiting students

The name Calbright was chosen to provide "a sense of aspiration and place" for the school that combines online and workplace learning.

Larry Gordon

April 24, 2019

California’s newest college will blend online and face-to-face job training

Very different from traditional community colleges, it targets 8 million underemployed Californians and aims to be tuition-free.

Larry Gordon

October 10, 2018

Millions of Californians who started college could use help to finish it

Adults who start college but never finish face financial aid and scheduling roadblocks in returning, a new report explains. Without diplomas, their earnings and opportunities are less.

Larry Gordon

July 19, 2016

Cal State LA's new downtown campus joins trend aimed at working adults

The universities are opening satellite campuses in urban centers.

Larry Gordon

April 29, 2016

Bill would increase funding for adult education by $250 million

The bill would reinstate funds diverted to K-12 schools during the recession.

Susan Frey

January 12, 2016

Website tracks state's progress in providing adult education

The tracker provides funding, demographic and enrollment data.

Susan Frey

January 15, 2015

Governor's proposed budget called "a gift" to adult education

The governor’s proposed budget, unveiled last week, allocates $500 million in an Adult Education Block Grant, with a provision that existing K-12 adult ed programs be funded for another year. The funding would restore the money many programs lost during the recession.

Susan Frey

January 4, 2015

EdWatch 2015: 10 issues to watch

2015 promises to be a pivotal year for several major reforms in public education, including the continuing rollout of the Common Core State Standards, the state's new school financing and accountability system, and the administration of the online Smarter Balanced assessments.

EdSource staff

December 4, 2014

Adult schools need dedicated funding

Kristen Pursley and Karen Arthur

August 16, 2013

Bill to limit focus of adult education is temporarily derailed

Susan Frey

July 19, 2013

Older adult and parent ed programs left out of adult education budget compromise

Susan Frey

July 8, 2013

GED overhaul will mean tougher tests

Susan Frey

June 14, 2013

Interactive graphic of state budget highlights for education

The Legislature on Friday passed a $96.3 billion budget plan for the state that includes a shift in how California funds schools and contains significant funding for education.

John Osborn D'Agostino

June 13, 2013

Adult ed, regional occupational center advocates satisfied with budget deal – for now

Susan Frey