What are inequities that occur in different adult education programs?
Many adults of all ages are returning to school to finish their high school diplomas and go on to colleges and universities. The education they receive is not always equal to that of other high school student graduates.FundingAdult and alternative school programs are not as well funded as regular day school programs. They do not receive the same quality texts, materials and highly trained and motivated instructors as does the day school program.Extracurricular ActivitiesAdults who finish their high school diploma are not offered the same quality educational experiences of extracurricular activities, such as athletics and music, as their day school counterparts.Class SizeDue to a lack of funding and teachers, the class size in night schools for adults is often larger than the class size of day schools. This allows for less time for individualized instruction, having questions adequately answered by the instructor, and opportunities to participate in class activities and experiments.Spec
