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criminal justice
Podcast
October 5, 2023

Incarcerated for decades, this UC Irvine student transformed his life with education

Patrick Acuña spent 30 years behind bars advocating for higher education. Despite having several learning disabilities, he found that education was the path forward to repairing his life and helping his community.

EdSource staff
College in Prison: How earning a degree can lead to a new life
October 2, 2023

After 30 years in California prison, he starts new life at UC Irvine

Patrick Acuña’s transition from prison to UC Irvine midway through a bachelor's program underscores the two vastly different institutions.

Betty Márquez Rosales
College & Careers
June 15, 2023

Pell Grant eligibility for students in prisons to be reinstated in July

For the first time in nearly 30 years, the federal Pell Grant will be reinstated for incarcerated students on July 1, but advocates say access will remain challenging.

Betty Márquez Rosales
East Bay Schools
September 19, 2022

An island of reading for youth in the California juvenile justice system

A partnership between Alameda County's library, office of education, and probation department has led to a colorful, culturally inclusive library inside the county juvenile hall staffed with permanent staff who try to teach youth a love of reading and learning.

Betty Márquez Rosales
Teacher Voices
November 11, 2020

What we can do to keep our students engaged in learning

The classroom shouldn’t be isolated from what happens in the real world; it should be an extension of students’ lives.

Kandy Galvez