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GED Behind Bars: Second Chances in Pima
Pima County just poured $170,000 into keeping a GED program alive inside its adult detention center—giving inmates a real second chance at earning their high school diploma before release. With an 80% pass rate per subject (better than the national average), the program’s popularity is undeniable, despite cramped classrooms and short stays. As part of a broader re-entry strategy backed by a $2 million state fund, officials are eyeing expansion—potentially adding job training—to turn incarceration into a launchpad for success. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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