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College Dreams

I have always dreamed of going to college. As an active-duty Army Ranger, I used to envision how great it would be to walk on a college campus, attend college events, and have the freedom to pursue my own way in the world. I often thought of being a student and succeeding in the world. However, during my time in the military, I felt conflicted about whether to re-enlist or retire from duty. In all honesty, it was a while before I decided that pursuing a college degree was exactly what I wanted to do. My decision came during [...]

Why I Became a Teacher’s Aide in Prison

2020-02-12T18:24:29+00:00By Jesse Suhanec|Education in Prison|

It's 1250 in Eastern Washington and for the first time in a while, I'm feeling nervous. I've found myself, once again, with an annoying but familiar pang of anxiety swelling in my gut. Five years ago I had the same feeling. It was dark, but I could see thanks to the green blur of my night-vision. Surrounding me in the metallic interior of the Chinook were my brothers, armed to the teeth with the latest in military weaponry. Today I have found myself a part of a different war. Instead of guns, there are pencils. Instead of a grenade [...]