Adult education serves diverse populations of students throughout the state of California.  Adult education provides learners with an opportunity to earn their high school diploma or GED, learn English, improve skills, learn new skills, and advance at their place of employment - usually with little or no cost to the student.  Adults are able to re-examine their goals and take positive steps toward making better lives for themselves and their families.  Adult education and the people who work in adult ed. change lives - for the better!