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Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Prison Education: Future Implications

April 24, 2024 Less than a 1-minute read
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This report by the RAND Corporation offers a comprehensive assessment of the measures adopted by state correctional systems to address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 health crisis in state prisons. It aims to shed light on both the immediate and long-term impacts of these measures on the educational prospects of incarcerated learners. As the health crisis disproportionately affected incarcerated adults, those engaged in educational programs faced significant setbacks, amplifying pre-existing disparities and impeding their journey toward upward mobility.

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