Introducing our Third Cohort of Justice Fellows
March 21, 2024 by William Freeman III Out of more than 300 applicants from across the country, we have selected eight outstanding individuals to participate in this yearlong fellowship.
How Education Creates a Pathway for Formerly Incarcerated People’s Reintegration
November 13, 2023 by Kareemah Hanifa When we think about collateral consequences of mass incarceration, what are your immediate thoughts? Imagine being incarcerated for 26 years and learning to navigate through having computer literacy, finding mentors,…
The Education Trust’s Comments on the U.S. Department of Education’s Proposed Rulemaking for Prison Education Programs
August 19, 2022 by Ed Trust Aaron Washington U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20202 Download the Full Letter RE: Comment Request; 34 CFR Parts 600,…
Formerly Incarcerated People Deserve Second Chances. I’m Living Proof.
May 12, 2022 by William Freeman III Last month was Second Chance Month, so I’ve been thinking a lot about the barriers facing justice-involved people and what having a second chance really means for a formerly incarcerated,…
Joint Comments on Incarcerated Applicant FAFSA
April 25, 2022 by Ed Trust Kate Mullen, PRA Coordinator Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division Office of the Chief Data Officer Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development 400 Maryland Ave. SW LBJ,…
The First Cohort of Justice Policy Fellows Graduate
March 28, 2022 by Nicolle Grayson “History teaches us that change is often made when an organized segment of those most affected, leading in solidarity with allies, disrupt business as usual.” —social justice innovator and strategist…
Beyond the Ban
March 08, 2022 by Ed Trust Correctional education programs are an essential strategy for breaking the cycles of incarceration and poverty and helping formerly incarcerated individuals to reintegrate into society.
A Toolkit for Advancing College Opportunity for Justice-Impacted Students – Tennessee
March 08, 2022 by Kayla C. Elliott, Satra Taylor