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Tamalpais Adult School

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HISTORY

Adult education has been an important part of California’s education system since the early years of statehood. The first recorded adult school was sponsored by the San Francisco Board of Education in 1856. Adult education in California grew with the expanding population of the state and was particularly responsive to the needs of immigrant populations. Through the years, California adult educators have provided leadership to the nation in the development of innovative instructional practices and creative educational solutions.

Locally, Tamalpais Adult School began in 1932 at Tam High School in Mill Valley. As Marin County has changed, our school has also changed to serve the needs of Marin County residents.

Want to know more?
see California Adult Ed History