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Freedom from the cave
circa 2023

Freedom from the cave

Freedom from the Cave Pluto and Betts imagine the liberatory potential of education as the beginning of an awakening or transformation. They both tell of how exposure to “light”, which is often associated with knowledge,...
Russell, J. S.Maryland
Education in prisons
August 12, 2022

Education in prisons

The American Prison Writing Archive Hamilton College; 198 College Hill Road Clinton, NY 13323 - 1218 August 12, 2022 RE: Education In Prisons Dear The Editors, How are you! I've been incarcerated since the year...
Vaskanyan, ArtemMassachusetts
Education by any means necessary
2022

Education by any means necessary

Randle, PeterIllinois
The uphill road to higher education and self-redemption in prison
2022

The uphill road to higher education and self-redemption in prison

The Uphill Road to Higher Education and Self-Redemption in Prison Like the tale behind the journey of a prison resident’s life, the higher education road, where a learning institution provides meaningful credit-bearing transfer and degree...
Gonzalez, Carlos A.Texas
Convict chronicles: Mr. Crew Cut
circa 2022

Convict chronicles: Mr. Crew Cut

Cardez, LeoIllinois
Education, a recipe for success
2022

Education, a recipe for success

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How many errors??
circa 2022

How many errors??

Mason, FrederickArizona
What type of person do we want to b released into society: The struggles of education oriented inmates in Texas
September 19, 2021

What type of person do we want to b released into society: The struggles of education oriented inmates in Texas

What Type of Person Do We Want To B Released Into Society The struggles of eduaction oriented inmates in Texas By Abel Chapa Inmates should better themselves while in prison. This is a common expectancy...
Chapa, AbelTexas
Another reason for education: Inmate finds hope, purpose, and support through college-in-prison programs
February 12, 2021

Another reason for education: Inmate finds hope, purpose, and support through college-in-prison programs

THIS JOURNAL IS DRIVEN BY AUTHORS LIKE YOU (/) Another Reason for Education: Inmate Finds Hope, Purpose, and Support through College-in-Prison Programs TOMAS MARCO KEEN Tomas Keen is a recent graduate from University Beyond Bars,...
Keen, Tomas M.Washington
For years, I've wanted to get involved in prison education
2021

For years, I've wanted to get involved in prison education

For years, I’ve wanted to get involved in prison education. Chances to do so have come few and far between, so when my English Department chair sent an email in January 2021 - one week...
Milholm, JoelleColorado
It costs less to educate than incarcerate
circa 2021

It costs less to educate than incarcerate

Theus-Roberts, E. C.Colorado
The mind's eye: Education during the COVID-19 pandemic
July 12, 2020

The mind's eye: Education during the COVID-19 pandemic

Rev. Dr. Corey Minatani, M.Div. Submitted for Consideration to the Prison Journalism Project 7-12-2020 Words 1357 The Mind's Eye: Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic Many of the major colleges and universities debate on exactly how...
Minatani, Rev. Dr. CoreyWashington
Education behind bars
June 5, 2020

Education behind bars

Bradford King Thumb Correction Facility 3225 John Conley Drive Lapeer, Michigan 48446 email @ Jpay.com Education Behind Bars Arriving at prison with a Masters Degree and college teaching experience, I was appalled by the lack...
King, BradfordMichigan
First step to a second chance: Beekeeping education in federal prison
June 2020

First step to a second chance: Beekeeping education in federal prison

First Step To A Second Chance: Beekeeping Education in Federal Prison By Jacob Keiter When one thinks about the individuals in the prison system and the beekeeping community, we hardly consider them relatable. Well, that's...
Keiter, Jacob A.Pennsylvania
Special education
November 1, 2019

Special education

“Special Education” by Chernikko L. Crump #[ID] Alameda County (Santa Rita) Correctional Facility Greetings, A.P.W.A contributors and audiences abroad. Once again it is an honor and a privilege to be able to share with you...
Crump, Chernikko L.California
Education
July 18, 2019

Education

Education American prisons do not offer enough education for the inmates being housed in the Penitentiary. The only way for an inmate to receive an associate or any kind of college education Is through mail...
McCall, MikellOhio
The importance of education and the falsification of wealth
July 10, 2019

The importance of education and the falsification of wealth

The Importance of Education & The Falsification of Wealth There was a time when education was a privilege, and reserved for the wealthy and higher class of society. When this was so, education was highly...
Pearson, Fredrick M. T.South Carolina
Unintelligent design
circa 2019

Unintelligent design

Throop, Daniel S.Massachusetts
Education is our most vital means of survival for our youth
October 23, 2018

Education is our most vital means of survival for our youth

Education is our most vital means of survival for our youth! By: Franklin Junior To be aware is to be alive! A simple phrase; yet an dynamic clause that make or break your life. Without...
Junior, FranklinArkansas
Why higher education matters in today's world of technology for incarcerated people
September 25, 2018

Why higher education matters in today's world of technology for incarcerated people

Whv Higher Education Matters in Todav’s World of Technology For Incarcerated People Providing access to Higher Education has a ripple effect that extends far beyond the rehabilitation of incarcerated people. Higher Education has a positive...
Ruddock, RobertMassachusetts
Inside words: How to teach writing in prison
August 6, 2018

Inside words: How to teach writing in prison

INSIDE WORDS INSIDE WORDS: How to Teach Writing in Prison “I died in 1960 from a prison sentence and poetry brought me back to life.” ~—Etheridge Knight 1. Follow the rules of the institution. Before...
Belden, ChrisConnecticut
What education means to me
June 15, 2018

What education means to me

By: [redacted] AKA King Coe The Great.. Title: What Education Means to Me. Education is not merely important to me, but to everyone as a whole. It is the essential key of life. As an...
King Coe tha GreatGeorgia
Better living through editing
February 26, 2018

Better living through editing

Nonfiction Better Living Through Editing Adam Roberts On a cool Wednesday morning in October, the incarcerated learners of Cornell's Prison Education Program (CPEP's Auburn campus) assembled in the yard, awaiting word over the loudspeakers to...
Roberts, AdamNew York
Prison education
February 1, 2018

Prison education

2/1/2018 
 To: APWA From: Daniel Pirkel Re: Prison Education 
 Education is the single most important element in rehabilitating prisoners. The Rand Corporation's MetaAnalysis (spanning 32 years of research) has demonstrated that correctional education...
Pirkel, DanielMichigan
Education & recidivism
July 10, 2017

Education & recidivism

Chris Ridley Education & Recidivism "The Fortune News", a reentry publication of the Fortune Society of New York City, asked it's readers the following question: "Do you think education has received enough attention as a...
Ridley, Christopher D.North Carolina
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