Why Data and Why Now? The Importance and Challenges of Data for Higher Education in Prison

This report explores the current landscape of data use in the higher education in prison field, identifies barriers to building a more comprehensive and sustainable data infrastructure, and documents promising practices as field leaders become increasingly aware of the importance of robust data collection. With nearly 400 higher education in prison programs currently serving students who are incarcerated in the U.S., strengthening data infrastructure is essential for accountability, ensuring education quality, and creating opportunity.

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