Sustainable Development Goals - 17 Goals to Transform our World
Quality education - Goal 4

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

As part of the City of Los Angeles' commitment to adopt and implement the SDGs, the City has, where applicable, localized the national targets to align to city government plans and policies. More information on the localization process is available at this link.

Targets

Indicators

4.1 By 2030, ensure that all children complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes
4.2 By 2030, ensure that all children have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre‐primary education so that they are ready for primary education
4.3 By 2030, ensure equal access for all youth and adults to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
4.5 By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations
4.6 By 2030, ensure that all youth and adults, of all genders, achieve literacy and numeracy
4.7 By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
4.a Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all
4.b By 2020, substantially expand the number of scholarships available for enrollment in higher education, including vocational training and information and communications technology, technical, engineering and scientific programmes within the City of Los Angeles
4.c By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers