State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, had this to say about Adult Education today (2/10/12, edited): “…we consider Adult Education a vital and integral part of the entire educational spectrum. It is our goal at the Calf. Dept. of Ed. to consider the “whole student” in our daily work of providing technical assistance and oversight of the multitude of state and federal programs we are responsible to administer. It is through Adult Education that the parents of the students within our kindergarten through grade twelve (K -12) schools can gain the education and literacy skills necessary to better their personal situations, thus benefiting all California. It is here that they can advance in their own career, obtain the skills for gainful employment, and become better parents and more active participants in our communities. In these tight fiscal times, I urge all Superintendents and District Boards of Education to consider this invaluable asset. We hope you execute deep research and evaluation of the benefits of Adult Education before you consider eliminating opportunities for students by sweeping Adult Education funds.” Read the full letter here.
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