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Title: The Current State of Academic Reentry in New England: A Landscape Analysis. New England Prison Education Collaborative
Language: English
Authors: Zeia Fawaz, New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE)
Source: New England Board of Higher Education. 2026.
Availability: New England Board of Higher Education. 45 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111. Tel: 617-357-9620; Fax: 617-338-1577; e-mail: nejhe@nebhe.org; Web site: https://nebhe.org/
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 36
Publication Date: 2026
Sponsoring Agency: Ascendium Education Group, Inc.
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
Higher Education
Descriptors: Reentry Students, Postsecondary Education, Hidden Curriculum, School Culture, Technological Literacy, Student Financial Aid, Institutionalized Persons, Correctional Education, College Students, Academic Persistence
Geographic Terms: Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Maine
Abstract: Individuals who are released from prison find themselves navigating a complex reentry process in which they must manage multiple, interconnected and sometimes competing priorities. Understanding that supporting returning students' educational attainment is a key consideration during reentry, the New England Prison Education Collaborative (NEPEC) team at the New England Board of Higher Education undertook a landscape analysis of common struggles and strategies amongst program providers across New England. Through conversations held in four focus groups and nine semi-structured interviews, four primary themes emerged: (1) the scope of postsecondary programs during reentry; (2) the hidden curriculum of college, campus culture, and program design impact reentering students' educational continuity; (3) building digital skills through access and programming; and (4) addressing financial barriers through financial aid and direct assistance.
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