Salt Lake City School District ends adult community ed classes

Driving the news: Axios obtained an email in March alerting teachers that the program was ending this summer.

• Per a district statement, the program "was using resources that could be directed towards" pre-K through 12-grade classrooms.

What they're saying: Instructor Pamela Olson told Axios her floral design course grew as more students showed interest, with some using their new skills in small businesses.

• "I think a lot of people sign up for things like woodworking or welding, just to get a foot in at a really reasonable price," Olson said. "Without having to full-on go to a community college, you can just get some basic skills that might take you to the next level."

Follow the money: The courses were famously low-cost, with the vast majority charging less than $200, and a few charging as little as $5.