Youth Incarceration in the United States

Improving Education For Juveniles While Incarcerated

There are some interesting phrases within the politics of education and youth development. “No Child Left Behind” is one that immediately comes to mind. More recently we have heard “Every Student Succeeds.” Both cases are an example of a broad sweeping policy that some feel was never more than wishful thinking and platitude for voters.

The truth is that many children are still left behind in the American education system. This is apparent in underfunded schools, in ill-equipped special needs units, and in the education for juveniles in jail.

There is concern over the number of students dropping out of education, offending and failing to return to the system. Some feel the problem lies with the correctional facilities. However, the issues for education for juveniles in incarceration are far more diverse.…

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