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Martinez Unified spotlights adult education growth, honors student participants
Summary
Martinez Unified trustees heard an update from Martinez Adult Education director Suzanne Murphy on surging enrollment, expanded ESL and career-training programs, and new funding including a county capacity grant and doubled WIOA allocation; three students were recognized for participation in the Indian Education program.
Suzanne Murphy, director of Martinez Adult Education, told the Martinez Unified School District Board of Education on Nov. 18 that enrollment and program outcomes have grown sharply, particularly in English as a Second Language and career training. "This year especially, we've seen a major increase in our enrollment," Murphy said, adding that 402 Martinez residents participated in adult-education programs in 2023–24 compared with 319 in 2021–22.
Murphy described program areas and outcomes, including a record number of adult-school graduates in 2023–24 (17 earned high school diplomas and 27 passed high-school-equivalency exams) and several CTE pathways with paid internships. She said the…
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