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Terrain Leveling: Design Strategies for Improving Higher Education in Prisons

March 31, 2025 Less than a 1-minute read
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This report from Ithaka S+R examines the crucial role of prison design in shaping educational outcomes, emphasizing how outdated infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, and dehumanizing environments hinder student success. Through research and insights from formerly incarcerated learners, the report presents practical strategies for transforming these spaces to support both effective learning and rehabilitation.

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