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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.

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.

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.

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Prisoners face significant barriers to legal resources, including outdated technology and access to legal knowledge, which compounds their challenges in seeking justice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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16 Stateville Correctional Center inmates graduate from Northwestern Prison Education Program

16 incarcerated men graduate from Northwestern University with bachelor's degrees
There are 406 higher education in prison programs in the US
Nearly 2 million people are incarcerated in the US

16 Stateville Correctional Center inmates graduate from Northwestern Prison Education Program

16 incarcerated men graduate from Northwestern University with bachelor's degrees
There are 406 higher education in prison programs in the US
Nearly 2 million people are incarcerated in the US

16 Stateville Correctional Center inmates graduate from Northwestern Prison Education Program

16 incarcerated men graduate from Northwestern University with bachelor's degrees
There are 406 higher education in prison programs in the US
Nearly 2 million people are incarcerated in the US

16 Stateville Correctional Center inmates graduate from Northwestern Prison Education Program

16 incarcerated men graduate from Northwestern University with bachelor's degrees
There are 406 higher education in prison programs in the US
Nearly 2 million people are incarcerated in the US
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#Pell Grants

Opinion | College Is Undergoing a Revolution. It's Happening Behind Bars.

The 2020 law allows incarcerated individuals in the US to access Pell Grants for college education.
College-in-prison programs have been proven to reduce recidivism rates by 43%.
College-in-prison should be rigorous, in-person, and reflect the breadth of American higher education.

Opinion | College Is Undergoing a Revolution. It's Happening Behind Bars.

The 2020 law allows incarcerated individuals in the US to access Pell Grants for college education.
College-in-prison programs have been proven to reduce recidivism rates by 43%.
College-in-prison should be rigorous, in-person, and reflect the breadth of American higher education.

Opinion | College Is Undergoing a Revolution. It's Happening Behind Bars.

The 2020 law allows incarcerated individuals in the US to access Pell Grants for college education.
College-in-prison programs have been proven to reduce recidivism rates by 43%.
College-in-prison should be rigorous, in-person, and reflect the breadth of American higher education.

Opinion | College Is Undergoing a Revolution. It's Happening Behind Bars.

The 2020 law allows incarcerated individuals in the US to access Pell Grants for college education.
College-in-prison programs have been proven to reduce recidivism rates by 43%.
College-in-prison should be rigorous, in-person, and reflect the breadth of American higher education.
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