Massachusetts
Correctional Education Association
Correctional Education Association
The Alliance for Higher Education in Prison is hosting the 2nd Annual Incarcerated Scholars Conference on October 21 & 22, 2025. The theme of this year's conference is "Pathways to Possibility". Incarcerated men and women are encouraged to apply to present at the virtual conference. Presentation proposals are being accepted until July 16th.
More information about presentation formats, artistic submissions, how to attend, and answers to security questions are available online or by clicking here.
The Vera Institute of Justice has recently published its full report on, "The Labor Market for People with Conviction Histories: An Examination on Access to Good Jobs." The report identifies good jobs accessible to people with conviction histories by analyzing labor market trends and legal barriers then provides guidance for developing postsecondary programs to improve education and employment opportunities for incarcerated individuals. Click here to get the full report.
Many thanks to Chris Carden and Dante Coluccio for their inspiring documentary about the New Jersey Department of Corrections music program. Be Not Afraid is a moving story of education and connection. Click here to watch the film.
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