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Why Inmates in Jail- and Prison-Based GED Programs Fail—and How to Help Them Succeed  


Author:  John Stuart Batchelder.; Maria Flynn.; William T. Moseley.; Megan Pippin.


Source: Volume 34, Number 03, Spring 2025 , pp.7-9(3)




Journal of Community Justice (formerly Journal of Community Corrections)

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Abstract: 

This article outlines the barriers to academic success for prisoners, examines the current research on traditional students to find usable strategies that help students succeed, and applies those strategies to create more engaging educational environments for inmates.

Keywords: GED in prison, causes of school dropout, alternative coursework, gender and race in education, Latino Educational Equity Project (LEEP)

Affiliations:  1: University of North Georgia; 2: UNG; 3: UNG; 4: UNG.

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