Q&A: Leading one of the first new Pell-eligible prison programs
Incarcerated students are now eligible for Pell Grants, increasing access to higher education in prison after decades of restriction.
It Used to Be a Notoriously Violent Prison. Now It's Home to a First-of-Its Kind Education Program | KQED
The new Pell funding rules allow many incarcerated individuals nationwide to pursue college education, starting at Pelican Bay prison.
Plan to close college prison program prompts "heartbreak"
Perimeter College at Georgia State University celebrated the first graduating class of incarcerated students, but the program is now being shut down due to financial constraints.
Credit transfer key for Pell Grants to help incarcerated learners
Access to Pell Grants restored for incarcerated learners, expected to reshape higher education in prison landscape.
Q&A: Leading one of the first new Pell-eligible prison programs
Incarcerated students are now eligible for Pell Grants, increasing access to higher education in prison after decades of restriction.
It Used to Be a Notoriously Violent Prison. Now It's Home to a First-of-Its Kind Education Program | KQED
The new Pell funding rules allow many incarcerated individuals nationwide to pursue college education, starting at Pelican Bay prison.
Plan to close college prison program prompts "heartbreak"
Perimeter College at Georgia State University celebrated the first graduating class of incarcerated students, but the program is now being shut down due to financial constraints.
Credit transfer key for Pell Grants to help incarcerated learners
Access to Pell Grants restored for incarcerated learners, expected to reshape higher education in prison landscape.
Prison inmates earn high school diplomas via tablets-lowering the likelihood recidivism
A new program by ViaPath aims to help inmates earn a high school diploma through virtual classes on tablets.
Former inmate exposes students to clean energy careers
Jackie Robinson's program trains individuals for careers in clean energy to combat climate change and improve job prospects, especially among low-income populations.
Why I'm So Desperate for the Return of Microsoft Word to Our Prison Library
Prisoners face significant barriers to legal resources, including outdated technology and access to legal knowledge, which compounds their challenges in seeking justice.
At Stateville maximum security prison, first group of prisoners earns college degrees from Northwestern: 'A place of second chances'
The Northwestern University Prison Education Program is the country's only bachelor's degree-granting program for incarcerated students offered by a top 10 university.
Experts believe that offering educational programs in prisons can reduce recidivism rates and save taxpayers money.
How difficult is it to read in prison? It varies by each Massachusetts facility, advocates say.
Access to books in prisons varies widely, impacting educational opportunities and rehabilitation.
Books serve as crucial mental escapes and pathways for inmates seeking skills for post-release.
Challenges of teaching in prisons with no tech resources (opinion)
Teaching in prison requires flexibility and adapting to unexpected situations due to lack of resources and communication.
Prison environments pose unique challenges not faced in traditional educational settings.
Prison inmates earn high school diplomas via tablets-lowering the likelihood recidivism
A new program by ViaPath aims to help inmates earn a high school diploma through virtual classes on tablets.
Former inmate exposes students to clean energy careers
Jackie Robinson's program trains individuals for careers in clean energy to combat climate change and improve job prospects, especially among low-income populations.
Why I'm So Desperate for the Return of Microsoft Word to Our Prison Library
Prisoners face significant barriers to legal resources, including outdated technology and access to legal knowledge, which compounds their challenges in seeking justice.
At Stateville maximum security prison, first group of prisoners earns college degrees from Northwestern: 'A place of second chances'
The Northwestern University Prison Education Program is the country's only bachelor's degree-granting program for incarcerated students offered by a top 10 university.
Experts believe that offering educational programs in prisons can reduce recidivism rates and save taxpayers money.
How difficult is it to read in prison? It varies by each Massachusetts facility, advocates say.
Access to books in prisons varies widely, impacting educational opportunities and rehabilitation.
Books serve as crucial mental escapes and pathways for inmates seeking skills for post-release.
Challenges of teaching in prisons with no tech resources (opinion)
Teaching in prison requires flexibility and adapting to unexpected situations due to lack of resources and communication.
Prison environments pose unique challenges not faced in traditional educational settings.