CURA study shows Minnesota’s higher education in prison programs are on the path to success

Minnesota’s innovative higher education in prison programs are showing promising results, according to a new evaluation conducted by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA).

Lead researcher Shana Riddick notes that the study's findings reveal a wide range of benefits that extend beyond academic achievement—benefits that include personal growth and the strengthening of communities beyond prison walls.

The study is the first of its kind in…