I never owned a computer. after 17 years in prison, I finally have my own.
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This Thailand spa offers job training to incarcerated women
Naree Thai Massage and Spa is helping train incarcerated women for life out of prison.
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‘We need more high-impact learning practices in prison’
Internships, apprenticeships, and work learning opportunities allow incarcerated students to keep learning after they graduate.
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“You need to stop having your pity parties and do the work”
Lonnie Morris loves to learn, but wasn’t always the best student. It took some tough love from a mentor to buckle down and become one of the first men to earn a degree at San Quentin.
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The value of hands-on learning in prison
Women in Washington reflect on their experience with a pre-apprenticeship that introduces them to the trades.
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We asked people in prison about how they use technology.
We talked to incarcerated College Inside readers about the personal tablets that are increasingly ubiquitous in prisons and jails across the country.
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A virtual lifeline or a digital babysitter? What it’s actually like to use tablets in prison
We surveyed more than 80 people about their experiences with the devices, which are pitched as educational and entertainment tools.
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Her life was about to be put on hold. Her balance would continue to grow.
Currently, most borrowers entering prison end up going into default because they are unable to make payments or even contact their servicer about available options.
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Job-hunting isn’t easy, especially after prison. San Quentin is trying to change that.
Prison to Employment Connection is a 14-week job-readiness training program for people who are within one year of a release date or have an upcoming parole board hearing.
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In solitary confinement, your neighbors are your teachers.
How Texas falls short in educating incarcerated young women.