For the first time in history, an independent, fully-accredited college exists inside a prison. Mount Tamalpais College (Mt. Tam), … [Read more...]
Federal Pell Grants revived for prisoners after nearly three decades
New regulations will allow incarcerated students to qualify for federal financial aid for college in the form of Pell Grants beginning in July of … [Read more...]
College distance learning brings higher education opportunities to prisoners
Nothing about the study hall looks unusual — college students quietly busy themselves at desks, colorful educational posters decorate the walls, an … [Read more...]
CDC examines racial disparities in gun-related murders
Young Black men are 20 times more likely to by killed by guns than Whites, a federal report says. Black males age 15–34 made up 2% of the United … [Read more...]
Coding ‘boot camp’ launched
Coding Dojo and the Prison Scholar Fund (PSF) are launching a new coding boot camp program to help formerly incarcerated people develop computer … [Read more...]
CDCR proposes major changes to Milestones credits
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is proposing changes to milestone credits that would significantly reorganize … [Read more...]
Mt. Tamalpais College unveils inspirational banner
“We love you MTC students! See you in the New Year” by Juan Haines, Edwin E. Chavez, and Michael Moore The changing nature of COVID-19 keeps … [Read more...]
Mt. Tamalpais College introduces laptops to students
In the Spring of 2022, Mt. Tamalpais college (Mt. Tam) at San Quentin (SQ) will provide its students with access to laptop computers. “For the … [Read more...]
GTL tablets begin a slow rollout
California prisoners are receiving free Global Tel Link (GTL) Connect Network tablets designed to help them communicate with the outside … [Read more...]
SQNews Throwbacks: January 30, 1981
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