Education Justice Project
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EJP is a comprehensive college-in-prison program based at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We also produce reentry guides. linktr.ee/ejpatil
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For Every Person in an Illinois Prison College Class, Another Waits Their Turn
Research shows that getting educated in prison helps prevent people from going back. In Illinois, new state data shows that higher education opportunities inside are sparse. Education Justice Project ...
education.illinois.edu
September 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
ICYMI
A first-ever report on higher education in prison was released by IDOC showing there are roughly as many people participating in higher education programs as are on waitlists to take classes.
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet...
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet...
Illinois prisoners face long waits, unequal access to education and job training
Research shows getting educated in prison helps prevent people from going back. In Illinois, new state data shows higher education opportunities inside are sparse.
chicago.suntimes.com
September 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A first-ever report on higher education in prison was released by IDOC showing there are roughly as many people participating in higher education programs as are on waitlists to take classes.
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet...
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet...