A home that smooths the college path for former prisoners
For students who have spent time in jail, it’s extra difficult to secure housing. Yet having a home, with space to study and supportive roommates, can make it a lot easier for these students to succeed. We talk with a student whose college path wa
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Show Notes
For students who have spent time in jail, it’s extra difficult to secure housing. Yet having a home, with space to study and supportive roommates, can make it a lot easier for these students to succeed.
We talk with a student whose college path was transformed by a house for formerly incarcerated students and with a reporter about how this program came about.
Guests:
- Jimmie Conner, Student, CSU Fullerton
- Betty Márquez Rosales, Reporter, EdSource
Read more from EdSource: From prison to a campus home: CSU Fullerton welcomes formerly incarcerated students
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.