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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.
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JSTOR expands access to incarcerated students

Access to JSTOR in prisons provides educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals.
JSTOR Access in Prison Initiative supported by grants enhances academic resources for incarcerated students.

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

JSTOR expands access to incarcerated students

Access to JSTOR in prisons provides educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals.
JSTOR Access in Prison Initiative supported by grants enhances academic resources for incarcerated students.

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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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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