This college teaches incarcerated students at San Quentin State Prison - and it could show us how to build a better education system for everyone.
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Mount Tamalpais College, nestled within San Quentin State Prison, is the first on-site degree granting program in a California prison. Led by visionary educator Jody Lewen, the college pioneers a transformative approach to learning for incarcerated people. With an unwavering belief in every individual's right to develop their unique potential, Lewen aims to shatter barriers and stereotypes - and increase public safety by reducing recidivism.
The college's philosophy eschews a one-size-fits-all model, fostering a bespoke, hybrid curriculum blending elements of small liberal arts colleges and community college systems. By recognizing each student's distinct journey, background, and aspirations, Mount Tamalpais College stands as a beacon of hope, nurturing personal growth and self-discovery.
Lewen's bold mission is clear: to counter recidivism by equipping inmates with the tools to reintegrate into society as empowered, educated individuals. Through personalized education, she rekindles a sense of purpose, ultimately transforming incarcerated people into proactive agents of change. Mount Tamalpais College emerges as a potent emblem of rehabilitation, extending its impact beyond prison walls and inspiring a paradigm shift in education's potential.
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