Educational Programming at Thumb Correctional




Field Days show

Summary: On the latest episode of Field Days, Chris and Greg head back to school to learn about the education program at Thumb Correctional and how it's preparing prisoners for success. School principal Jim Gornick and teacher Debbie Laidler share the details of their unique approach to education in prison and how it benefits staff and students alike. Michigan Radio's Stateside program recently spent a day behind the gates with prisoners and staff at Lakeland Correctional. Learn more about their experience with Life on the Inside: https://lakeland.michiganradio.org/