UnlockHigherEd

A coalition of stakeholders dedicated to advocating for policy solutions that increase educational access for individuals with criminal convictions

[UnlockHigherEd @UnlockHigherEd]

A new program director will soon lead the Boston College Prison Education Program, which kicked off its third year of instruction at the Massachusetts Correctional Institute in Shirley, Massachusetts earlier this month.

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There is still time to register for an amazing two days of talks from leaders across multiple disciplines! We look forward to seeing you there!

[Rise Up Conference @RiseUpHEP]

Clear your Th, 9/9 12:30 PM ET schedules for Oscar Fabian Soto & Clint Terrell's #RiseUpHEP keynote, which will discuss the role potential for class analysis of prisons and universities to revitalize political education. Register & view our program at https://t.co/UHhCkCtF9t

[Rise Up Conference @RiseUpHEP]

This is the first national conference on higher education in and after prison that is developed by formerly incarcerated people. We hope the conference will foster the decolonization of higher education during and after prison. Together we CAN and WILL #RiseUpHEP!

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“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.”
- Margaret (Meg) J. Wheatley

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Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Attica Uprising and their fight for better conditions and opportunity, the Rise Up Conference will be held virtually Sept 8-10.
https://t.co/zNBUc6BL8s

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“… I see this expanded access to higher education in prison as something that will bring many benefits to not only the incarcerated individuals who get an education but to society as well.”

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“For Manufacturers Struggling With Labor Shortage, Time To Review Background Check Processes”

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Join us for our monthly Unlock Higher Ed Meeting on Monday, 6/28 at 1:00pm EST.

When: Jun 28, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://t.co/pjq3SlzRhp

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LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A man who graduated from Cal State Long Beach earlier this year after spending half of his adult life in prison has accomplished another milestone.

https://t.co/KUDufqRjrZ

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BREAKING! 📢 The CT legislature has passed #SB972 to make prison communication FREE, a first. Big thanks to Speaker Ritter, @jrojas9, @SteveStafstrom, & @elliott_rep for their championship in the House. Our bill now heads to @GovNedLamont's desk to be signed! #ConnectFamiliesNow

[JustLeadershipUSA @JustLeadersUSA]

The Bard Microcollege for Just Community Leadership in Harlem is now accepting applications for the inaugural cohort!

Full time, tuition-free AA from @BardCollege! Seeking applicants directly impacted & those aspiring to careers in advocacy. Apply!

https://t.co/MdoZyt8YOv

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“Increasing access to quality academic education and occupational skills-based training that builds a skill base to meet the needs of the current labor market will significantly increase access to sustainable post-prison employment opportunities.”

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[FAMM Foundation @FAMMFoundation]

Join us and others on Wednesday, April 28 at 1 PM (ET) for a #Twitterchat about celebrating #secondchances. Make sure to follow @JusticeReform and @FAMMFoundation on Twitter to participate in the conversation.

Don't forget to use the hashtag #SecondChanceMonth

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A7: Banning the box in higher education to make access to education for justice impacted students easier while allowing input from the directly impacted community shows that inclusive institutions committed to diversity and equity are empowering these voices #SecondChancesChat

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A6: Restoration does not mean all facilities and individuals will have access. Quality, relevant education for all those who seek it remains important to promoting success. #SecondChancesChat

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A5: Employment remains a major barrier to individuals post incarceration. Access to Pell means job training and education that might help overcome some barriers, allowing individuals to help improve their family’s quality of life. #SecondChancesChat

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A4: The pandemic has caused budget problems across academia. Access to an eager student body who are academically successfully under the worst conditions provides a new pool of highly motivated and capable scholars. #SecondChancesChat

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A3: Access to Pell means an opportunity for students to grow individually and academically while learning and earning skills that can help with reentry. It is a step in the right direction but more needs to be done to provide meaningful first chances. #SecondChancesChat

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A2: Barriers to students who are incarcerated exist at the policy, facility, and programming level. Some facilities offer no opportunities, others limit who may participate, and in some cases access is prevented due to high costs. #SecondChancesChat