Unlock Higher Education

📢 Attention all members and potential members! The Membership and Fundraising Committee is meeting today, so don't miss out. But don't worry if you can't make it, this committee meets every 3rd Monday of each month at the same time. 🤝 This committee plays a vital role in identifying and recruiting new members, engaging and retaining current members, providing support and input on policies, and handling any disagreements that arise. Plus, they work hard to design membership levels and secure funding for the coalition. 🙌 Want to make a difference and join this committee or any others? Sign up now at https://conta.cc/3mXx6VJ. #unlockhighereducation #EducationEquity #CollegeInPrison #PellGrants #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #UnlockHigherEducation #UnlockHigherEd #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #CriminalJusticeReform #BanTheBox #PellGrants #Expungement #Sealing #Reentry #Advocacy #CollegeForAll #RacialJustice #EconomicJustice #Incarceration #MassIncarceration #Rehabilitation #Reintegration #Hope #Change #Progress

🌟 Join us as we present at the Unlock Higher Education Coalition Meeting on August 26th, 2024, at 1pm EST as we present Patrick Rodriguez. Patrick is the Co-executive Director of the Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison and the director of Georgia State University's Prison Education Program. But that's not all! Delve into the remarkable progress our committees have made this month. Be sure not to miss these thrilling updates! Ready to roll up your sleeves and enact change? 🤝 Reserve your spot now: https://conta.cc/3DT9giN Passionate about catalyzing change? Explore opportunities to join our dynamic committees in Membership, Fundraising, Advocacy, Events, or Media. 🚀 Express your interest here: https://conta.cc/3mXx6VJ. #EducationForAll #MakeADifference #unlockhighereducation #EducationEquity #CollegeInPrison #PellGrants #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #UnlockHigherEducation #UnlockHigherEd #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #CriminalJusticeReform #BanTheBox #PellGrants #MassIncarceration #Rehabilitation #Reintegration #Hope

📢 Important announcement! The State and Federal Committees are both meeting today. Make sure to join us! And remember, these committees meet every 3rd Friday of each month at the same time. 🌟 The State Committee focuses on advocating for ban-the-box policies in college admissions, ensuring that programs eligible for Pell funding are accessible to all, and preventing state institutions from being prioritized over quality programs by the DOCs. The Federal Committee's mission is to create a sustainable support structure for the implementation of HEP, with a deep understanding of the system and cultural competency. 🙋♂️ Want to make a difference and join these committees or any others? Head over to https://conta.cc/3mXx6VJ and sign up now! #unlockhighereducation #EducationEquity #CollegeInPrison #PellGrants #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #UnlockHigherEducation #UnlockHigherEd #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #CriminalJusticeReform #BanTheBox #PellGrants #Expungement #Sealing #Reentry #Advocacy #CollegeForAll #RacialJustice #EconomicJustice #Incarceration #MassIncarceration #Rehabilitation #Reintegration #Hope #Change #Progress

Get ready to elevate your impact! The 4th Annual Rise Up Conference is happening from September 9-11, 2024, and registration is now open! This is your chance to connect with students who’ve lived it, dedicated professionals transforming higher education in prisons, inspiring alumni, and thought leaders redefining what's possible in education during and after incarceration. Don’t miss this transformative event. Learn more and secure your spot at https://conta.cc/4fxxuRc. #RiseUp2024 #EducationForAll #ChangingLives #unlockhighereducation #EducationEquity #CollegeInPrison #PellGrants #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #UnlockHigherEducation #UnlockHigherEd #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #CriminalJusticeReform #BanTheBox #PellGrants #Expungement #Sealing #Reentry #Advocacy #CollegeForAll #RacialJustice #EconomicJustice #Incarceration #MassIncarceration #Rehabilitation #Reintegration #Hope #Change #Progress

🚀 Hey everyone! We’re thrilled to share the incredible work coming out of the STEM Opportunities in Prison Settings (STEM-OPS) projects! These initiatives are the result of hard work from our prestigious working group projects. 🎓🔧 In collaboration with amazing organizations like the National Science Foundation INCLUDES National Network, From Prison Cells to PhD, Princeton's Prison Teaching Initiative, Operation Restoration, the Initiative for Race Research and Justice at Vanderbilt University, and the Education Development Center (EDC), these projects have been years in the making. 📚🤝 Explore the dedicated efforts that have produced Toolkits, White papers, and practical solutions in internships, technology, speaking bureaus, lab-based education, and measurement tools for Higher Education in Prison (HEP) programs. 🛠️✨ Dive into the details and be inspired! 👉https://stem-ops.org/ #STEMinPrison #HigherEducation #Collaboration #Innovation #EducationForAll #STEMOPS #unlockhighereducation #EducationEquity #CollegeInPrison #PellGrants #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #UnlockHigherEducation #UnlockHigherEd #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #CriminalJusticeReform #BanTheBox #PellGrants #MassIncarceration #Rehabilitation #Reintegration #Hope

🎓✨ In November, Michael Broadway, 51, made history by proudly walking across the stage at Stateville Correctional Center to receive his diploma from Northwestern University. He became one of the first incarcerated students in the U.S. to graduate from a top-10 university! 🌟📜 Sadly, Michael passed away on June 19 while still at Stateville. The Illinois Department of Corrections has confirmed an ongoing investigation into his death. Friends and family are raising concerns about the conditions at Stateville, emphasizing the need for urgent improvements. 🕊️💔 Learn more about Michael's incredible journey and the pressing issues at Stateville: https://conta.cc/3SF9SAu #PrisonEducation #CriminalJusticeReform #IncarcerationIssues #unlockhighereducation #EducationEquity #CollegeInPrison #PellGrants #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #UnlockHigherEducation #UnlockHigherEd #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #CriminalJusticeReform #BanTheBox #PellGrants #MassIncarceration #Rehabilitation #Reintegration #Hope

🎉 Hot off the press! Dive into Alexa Garza's latest brief from EdTrust-Texas and The Alliance for Higher Education in Prison! 📚✨ Discover how Higher Education in Prison (HEP) programs within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) are opening doors to education and vocational training. These programs are game-changers, helping incarcerated individuals land stable jobs post-release and slashing recidivism rates. 🔥👩🎓 The report highlights the power of student-centered approaches tailored to individual needs, boosted by awesome initiatives like Talent Strong Texas and TDCJ’s 2030 Plan. Get all the details and be inspired! 👉 https://conta.cc/3Wz9TqS #HigherEducationInPrison #CriminalJusticeReform #TexasPrisonEducation #unlockhighereducation #EducationEquity #CollegeInPrison #PellGrants #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #UnlockHigherEducation #UnlockHigherEd #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #CriminalJusticeReform #BanTheBox #PellGrants #MassIncarceration #Rehabilitation #Reintegration #Hope

🚀 Mark your calendars for September 9-11, 2024, because you won't want to miss the 4th Annual Rise Up Conference! 🎉 🎓 Hear from inspiring students with lived experiences, passionate higher ed practitioners working in prisons, amazing alumni, and trailblazing experts redefining prison and post-prison education. Register now and join us on this transformative journey! 🔗✨ Learn more at https://conta.cc/4fxxuRc #RiseUp2024 #EducationForAll #BreakingBarriers #unlockhighereducation #EducationEquity #CollegeInPrison #PellGrants #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #UnlockHigherEducation #UnlockHigherEd #EducationIsTheKey #SecondChance #JusticeImpacted #CriminalJusticeReform #BanTheBox #PellGrants #MassIncarceration #Rehabilitation #Reintegration #Hope

It's not November yet, but it's time for everyone to head to the polls. Please vote for me from Open Campus, Lawrence Bartley from The Marshall Project News Inside and Yukari Iwatani Kane from Prison Journalism Project for our SXSW EDU session on journalism training in prison. We want to talk about how learning about #journalism inside promotes #literacy and prepares people to work in a wide variety of fields. Also check out the panels with Glenn E. Martin and Shannon Ross, MSP, as well as another one I'm on with Stacy Burnett, MBA of JSTOR Access in Prison about GenAI's Breakthrough in Prison Education for SXSW. And another on AI by Jessica Hicklin of Unlocked Labs. You have to create an account to vote, but it should take just a few minutes. Voting until August 18. We want to see you in Austin in March! #workforce #jobreadiness #education #training #jobs #employment #jobskills #employability #equity #justice #SxSWEdu2025

🌟 Join Us for an Empowering 2-Hour Workshop! 🌟 We are thrilled to invite you to a transformative workshop designed to foster a deep introspection of your identity and self-worth. This session will provide a supportive environment for women to reflect, share, and analyze the factors that have shaped their sense of self over time. During this workshop, we will: -Honor the unique experiences of each participant -Create safe and inclusive spaces for dialogue -Challenge and inspire you to embrace your true and magnificent self -Following the workshop, enjoy an additional social hour to ask questions, receive feedback, or simply connect with other incredible women. Scholarships are available! RSVP today at https://conta.cc/3WSbkSz