An Indigenous literature class at an Oregon prison helps incarcerated women explore identity.
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What does it mean to be inspired inside?
We asked two incarcerated artists, Juan Hernandez in Illinois and Alvin Smith in Michigan, to create pieces responding to the question: What does it mean to be inspired inside?
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College Inside: Illinois Edition
Short on time? Here’s what you need to know: We’ve got a new way to reach incarcerated readers in Illinois Yesterday, our local partner WBEZ Chicago sent out 400+ copies of a special Illinois-focused print issue of College Inside to people incarcerated in the state prison system. We’ve been working closely with WBEZ’s team at Prisoncast!, an audio […]
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First-time, formerly incarcerated voters on navigating presidential politics
Across the country, there’s a patchwork of voting laws for formerly incarcerated people.
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Three experts weigh in on what a new president will mean for prison education
Neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump have publicly announced any proposals to address this. But their overall education policies hold some clues.
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Creating a pathway for incarcerated college graduates
The future of California’s first master’s degree program for incarcerated students is looking uncertain.
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Why Wisconsin prison officials have banned book donations
In banning book donations to correctional facilities, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections cited “the ongoing challenge of illicit substances coming into the prisons via the mail.”
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The struggle for artistic freedom
Artists inside face challenges in sharing their work with the outside world and accessing materials for their art.
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What will Stateville shutdown mean for higher education behind bars?
Illinois prison officials are abruptly transferring people out of Stateville, following a federal ruling.
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Lessons in forgiveness from a prison classroom
Exploring forgiveness through an academic lens helps incarcerated women examine their own experiences of causing harm and being harmed.