Families gathered to celebrate their loved ones’ accomplishments at the Robert E. Burton Adult School annual graduation ceremony, held on July 20 in San Quentin’s main visiting room. “This is the first time I’ve been able to complete any type of vocational program,” said Francisco Ortiz, a graduate from the Vocational Plumbing class. “I’m proud because I was able to participate in some- thing that will help improve my chances for success.” The students completed a vocational training course, passed a High School Equivalency … [Read more...] about SQ’s 2018 graduating class thanked D. Searle
Robert Burton Adult School
Vice Principal Beebe Heads Rehabilitation
The San Quentin education program is expanding after severe budget cuts in recent years. Leading the changes is Tony Beebe, acting principal of the prison’s Robert Burton Adult School. “The statistics are very clear,” said Beebe. “If you get an education while in prison, recidivism rates drop.” When people argue against educating, the incarcerated and the benefits that can come from it, Beebe speaks from experience. “My argument is: educating the incarcerated works. The question is: what’s the price we are willing to pay for failing to … [Read more...] about Vice Principal Beebe Heads Rehabilitation