New research from Grinnell College finds that well-intentioned prison education programs may have unintended outcomes.

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Plans to change the name and make other revisions to work programs in South Dakota’s state prisons are no longer going forward, at least for now. Switching the name from ...

The struggles of prisoners illustrate flaws in Nebraska’s prison education system despite some recent successes. Getting a post-secondary education while incarcerated is challenging, confusing and ...

Close to 200 people are expected to start the Prison Education Program, known as PEP, at three prisons across the state this August, signifying growth for a program that aims to give second chances to ...

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — What’s long been known as Pheasantland Industries will have a new name next month. Come November 1, the South Dakota Department of Corrections offender-work programs will be ...

Enrique Sandoval, Daniel Arciniega and Eleazar Alicantar learn English language skills in class at San Quentin State Prison on Wednesday. In March 2023, Gov. Newsom announced a plan to transform the ...