Educational Justice Awareness Week
September 21-25, 2026
Join us for Going Greene, a virtual gathering that celebrates educational justice for incarcerated learners and returning citizens.
Inspired by the legacy of Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene—a pioneering Black media personality, community organizer, and activist who used his platform to shine a spotlight on the structural barriers facing formerly incarcerated people—Going Greene brings together the collective wisdom of our volunteers, educators, and partners to explore what quality academic support looks like inside carceral and reentry spaces—and why it matters.
Throughout the week, we'll share:
Resources on systemic reform
Stories of student success
Insights about how education transforms the lives of students during and after incarceration, strengthens communities, and opens doors to new opportunity.
Explore this year's content to learn more about the foundations of educational justice, hear from our community, and see how expanding access to education creates lasting change—not just for system-impacted learners, but for all of us.
Understanding Educational Justice: A Resource Guide
An introduction to the barriers incarcerated and returning learners face in accessing quality education, and the systemic changes needed to address them.
Fact Sheet: Education in Prison
Key data and policy milestones on educational access in prison, highlighting the demand, expansion, and real-world impact of higher education for incarcerated individuals.
Webinar: Entrepreneurship and Economic Mobility After Incarceration
A discussion on how education lays the foundation for economic opportunity and long-term stability after release. Register on Zoom
Stories: Voices from the Program
Tutors, staff, and individuals with lived experience share firsthand perspectives on what educational access means inside carceral and reentry spaces.