BOYDS, Md. - It is graduation season for high school students across the country, but Friday was especially unique for those in Montgomery County.
The graduates received their high school diplomas while behind bars. The Montgomery County Correctional Facility partners with Montgomery College and Montgomery County Public Schools to give inmates the same education they would get if they were not incarcerated. Family and friends came to the ceremony Friday as the graduates beamed with pride.
"It was really great. I never felt that before in my life. I'm just thankful to be here today," said graduate Keon Taylor.
The graduates received a scholarship of up to $1,500 to attend Montgomery College when they are released.
https://www.localdvm.com/news/i-270/students-receive-diplomas-behind-bars/1213322576
"The graduates received a scholarship of up to $1,500 to attend Montgomery College when they are released." They'll probably have more trust, respect and integrity than the MC faculty.
ReplyDeleteI don't know, I've been taking coursework there to maintain my teacher certification for several years and am even taking an Early Childhood Education class now that has me hopping. (Been a while since I've had to do this much APA citation!) I haven't really had any issues with faculty or staff there. The website, yes, and the MSDE (a whole other entity) yes, but...the faculty's been fine in my classes.
ReplyDeleteMake that ". . .than 'some of' the MC faculty."
DeleteSo wait, if my kid goes to jail he gets scholarship money?
ReplyDeleteYes, provided he also meets these conditions: https://wtop.com/education/2018/05/maryland-to-offer-free-tuition-at-community-colleges/
DeleteThis news story reported that students in this program receive a $1,500 scholarship. That is separate from the free tuition at community college program.
DeleteThey may not qualify for the 'free tuition at community college program' for more than one reason.
DeleteAn educated prisoner is less likely to be a returning prisoner. It costs less to educate than to imprison, so it's actually an investment with a pretty good ROI. https://www.rand.org/news/press/2013/08/22.html
DeleteExactly, they can cleverly cover their tracks.
DeleteAll that glitters in not gold:
ReplyDeletehttps://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/news/montgomery-college-ranks-high-on-career-outcomes-middle-of-the-pack-overall-report-says/