One Unexpected Benefit of Educating Young Criminals

23.5% of the United States’ population is incarcerated, and incarceration is one of the biggest costs paid by taxpayers. But education can reverse the trends and break the prison cycle. Investing in in-prison education not only reduces the likelihood of reincarceration, but is more effective at preventing crime than just investing in incarceration. Check out the infographic below, courtesy of Knewton, to learn how individualized and blended learning programs could help incarcerated youth face their challenges and build a better future.
Knewton Prison Infographic

The Future of Special Ed Isn’t Just in the Classroom

The most promising models for effective special education are in part on the web. Experts say students with special needs require instruction that’s individualized in pacing, methodology, presentation, and curriculum, and they benefit from the dynamic interface and immediate feedback of online learning platforms. Hybrid learning models, combining classroom and digital experiences, are creating promising collaborations among teachers, psychologists, therapists and parents to deliver better, more responsive special education.