<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3pOc3z_1GvP68yq00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3pOc3z_1GvP68yq00" width="416" height="234" ><figcaption>The Morehouse Higher Ed in Prisons Program allows Georgia inmates to earn college-level credits. (Morehouse Higher Ed in Prisons Program)</figcaption></figure>A few years ago, the Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership launched the Morehouse Higher Ed in Prisons Program. The program allows Georgia inmates to earn college-level credits. Classes are currently being offered at three Georgia facilities: the Atlanta Transitional Center, Burruss Correctional Training Center, and the Federal Correctional Institution- Atlanta.Dr. Shari C. Mackinson understands the importance of equipping all members of society and says prisons need more educational programs. She started this work as a graduate student at Emory University.This semester marks a special milestone for Mackinson, who now serves as the director of Morehouse’s HEP.“This is my first semester teaching in the prisons here in Atlanta,” she explained on Monday’s edition of “Closer Look,” while in conversation with show host Rose Scott.Dr. Mackinson describes her students as motivated and excited to learn. “They told me last week that this is literally physical, emotional, social, and intellectual liberation for them,” said Mackinson. “So, when I show up to class, they’ve done the reading.”</div></body>

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A few years ago, the Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership launched the Morehouse Higher Ed in Prisons Program. The program allows Georgia inmates to earn college-level credits. Classes are currently being offered at three Georgia facilities: the Atlanta Transitional Center, Burruss Correctional Training Center, and the Federal Correctional Institution- Atlanta.

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A few years ago, the Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership launched the Morehouse Higher Ed in Prisons Program. The program allows Georgia inmates to e

Morehouse College Prisons Program rooted in educational liberation

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