After a challenging start in life and leaving school at a young age, James Robie built a successful career in construction, even starting his own contracting business at 22. Yet, the regret of not finishing

Congratulations to Kathy Guardia, a former student of San Mateo Adult & Career Education, on her well-earned promotion to English Learner Specialist! Her journey is a testament to hard work, dedication, and continuous growth. Wishing

I remember how I used to walk past Sequoia Adult School almost every day when I took my oldest child to school, and I would tell myself, “One day, I’ll take English classes here.” At

Lydia “Latifah” Nansubuga’s journey is a powerful story of resilience and purpose. Born in Uganda as the only girl in a family of five, she defied societal expectations that saw girls only as future wives.

Lynne joined South San Francisco Adult School in fall 2024 with a clear goal: to earn her high school equivalency. In just one semester, she successfully passed four of the five HiSET subtests. Although math

Ricardo Montalov proves that it’s never too late to learn. As an older adult navigating a world of smart devices and constant technological change, he once felt overwhelmed by how fast everything evolved. But with

During spring 2018, Basilio started attending La Costa Adult School to learn English. After one semester, he transferred to the College of San Mateo (CSM), and after attending the college for about a year, he

When Claudia Alejandra Vazquez Ibarra first arrived to the U.S. from Mexico, she was determined to learn English. Claudia originally went to Skyline College to enroll in English classes, however she was informed the college