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Prisons
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The pendulum effect
As we look forward to Pell restoration in 2023, I’ve been wondering what it was like in 1994 when college programs across the country were suddenly shuttered after a federal law eliminated financial aid for people in prisons.
First Person: ‘Eventually luck got a hold of me’
Even after the government gave up on college for prisoners, many private funders did not, Tomas Keen writes. They still play an indispensable role in filling the gaps.
Misconceptions of teaching inside
Perspectives from a photography professor at San Quentin. Plus, the latest on Pell.
Complexities, rules, and the power of self-discovery
Nigel Poor, a co-founder of the Ear Hustle podcast, talks about what she's learned by teaching in prison.
A critical juncture for prison education
The number of college programs available to the 1.8 million people in prison in the United States is expected to grow over the next several years as eligibility for Pell Grants is expanded to include students who are incarcerated.
Is new support the key to success for formerly incarcerated community college students?
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill that for the first time provides ongoing state support for programs at California community colleges to provide services to formerly incarcerated students.
New program allows incarcerated students to get bachelor’s degrees alongside peers on the outside
Pitzer College started the Inside Out program with the goal of helping incarcerated students better engage with coursework and make connections with the outside world — a key factor in reintegrating back into society.