JSTOR Access in Prison

Please join us for a conversation with Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Director Rob Jeffreys and Dr. Lisa Clements PhD. The primary topic will be community partnerships to improve reentry outcomes. The link to register is below and in the comments. Director Rob Jeffreys has been in the Correctional field for 28+ years in Ohio, Illinois, and Nebraska and wants to share some of the insights he has gained along the way. We will also discuss: -Reducing recidivism -Addressing racial disparity -Reentry 2030 -Reducing the use of restrictive housing -TRANSFORM Nebraska -Strategic planning for Department Directors Register here: www.cjhd.org/webinar cc: Kevin Kempf, Stevyn Fogg, CLA Leaders, Correctional Leaders Association, Rachel C., Center for Justice and Human Dignity

Calling all #educators: You're not going to want to miss out on this webinar where peer educators from various disciplines will share practical methods for incorporating images into your teaching. Sign up! 👇

🌍 Calling all educators! Join the Teaching and Learning with JSTOR community on LinkedIn—a brand new space to connect with fellow educators, exchange ideas, and discover new ways to engage students using JSTOR’s vast resources. Share teaching resources, harness powerful tools, and elevate your teaching with peer-driven insights. Let’s shape the future of education together! 📚 👉 Request to join now: https://bit.ly/4hcmJoj #educators #teaching #JSTOR #education

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"To what extent are...tools [like CUNY Transfer Explorer] meeting their goals, and how are stakeholders actually using these tools in practice?" For Inside Higher Ed, Madeline Trimble and Pooja Patel share insights from Ithaka S+R research on how students, faculty, and administrators at The City University of New York are using T-Rex to support #transfer: https://lnkd.in/eHB2vQ5q

Lioness was in attendance at the Lee College Higher Education in Texas Prisons Conference! Our team was there to support and advocate for accessible education for all justice-impacted individuals, especially those housed in women’s prisons. Education is a key step toward empowerment, reducing recidivism, and creating real opportunities for change. Together, we’re building a future where knowledge and opportunity are within everyone’s reach. 💪✨ #LionessJIWA #HigherEducation #TexasPrisons #JusticeImpacted

Another new report drops today from Ithaka S+R: "Uneven Terrain: Learning Spaces in Higher Education in Prison." We explored how spatial, environmental, and design factors impact education in correctional settings and this report shares preliminary findings. "To improve educational spaces in prisons, it's essential to focus on functionality, flexibility, and inclusivity." This is the first publication from Justice Initiatives' collaborative project with Ennead Architects, funded by Ascendium Education Group, with more in the months to come! Link to read the full publication -- https://lnkd.in/eJN5XQ5A

We’re excited to announce that our HEP Orientation program is expanding, and we are now accepting interest forms for the upcoming year! This professional development opportunity is designed to empower educators, staff, and stakeholders working in Prison Education Programs. Through interactive modules, hands-on activities, and collaborative discussions, participants will gain the tools needed to create impactful learning communities inside carceral spaces. Visit our website to learn more and submit your interest form today: https://bit.ly/47Kj4d7

In my new article for Diverse: Issues In Higher Education I cover a report from Ithaka S+R about how colleges and universities address reentry services for formerly incarcerated individuals. Thank you to Drs. Ess Pokornowski, Carla Barrett and Ruth Delaney for the interviews.