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How to Start a College Education Program in Prison: A Q&A with Heather Gay, Michigan Dept. of Corrections

How to Start a College Education Program in Prison: A Q&A with Heather Gay, Michigan Dept. of Corrections

Aug 31, 2021 | Smart Justice

Higher educational programs in prisons decrease recidivism by 13%, while also resulting in a $1:$5 return on investment for taxpayers. As the reinstatement of Pell Grants increase the prevalence of college programs in prisons, there is a great need to ensure the...
Race and Digital Inequity: The Impact on Poor Communities of Color

Race and Digital Inequity: The Impact on Poor Communities of Color

Aug 27, 2021 | Digital Equity, Event

Connecting California: Solving the Digital Divide Race and Digital Inequity: The Impact on Poor Communities of Color Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. PST Watch the recording. Digital inequity continues to perpetuate intergenerational poverty among...
Spark Grantee California Justice Leaders Shares Alumni Updates

Spark Grantee California Justice Leaders Shares Alumni Updates

Aug 27, 2021 | Smart Justice

Donald Wilson (left) and Joshua Thomas (right) recently completed their California Justice Leader service year and both received full-time job opportunities.   In 2019, the Michelson 20MM Foundation awarded a Spark Grant to Impact Justice for its innovative...
Cailyn Nagle Joins the Michelson 20MM Foundation as OER Program Manager

Cailyn Nagle Joins the Michelson 20MM Foundation as OER Program Manager

Aug 24, 2021 | Open Educational Resources

Cailyn Nagle has joined the Michelson 20MM Foundation as the Open Education Resources (OER) Program Manager. In their new role, Cailyn will be building on the foundation’s decade-long work to remove the high cost of course materials as a barrier students face in...
Michelson 20MM Foundation and RAND Corporation Present “College Education in Prison: A How-To Guide for Corrections Officials”

Michelson 20MM Foundation and RAND Corporation Present “College Education in Prison: A How-To Guide for Corrections Officials”

Aug 19, 2021 | Smart Justice

A Southwestern College class is underway at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility. Photo via Megan Burks for KPBS.   On September 16th, the Michelson 20MM Foundation and RAND Corporation present, “College Education in Prison: A How-To Guide for Corrections...
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