Educating everyone about the value of educating prisoners

I have noticed in the last few days and weeks a number of commentaries making the case for ensuring prisoners have access to educational opportunities while behind bars and explaining why Pell grants should be one way to help do so.  I recommend all of these pieces in full, and here I will just be content with a round up of headlines and links:

• "Reinstate Pell Grants for Prisoners" by Emily Mooney and Shon Hopwood

• "Prisoner access to Pell Grants needs to be reinstated now. Here's why." by Arthur Rizer and John King Jr.

• "States – not just Congress – should unlock student financial aid for people in prison" by Bradley Custer

• "Restore Pell grant eligibility for incarcerated Hoosiers" by John Nally

In addition, this local article from Utah -- headlined "Even violent inmates get out. Here’s why Utah’s Sen. Mike Lee and others think they should have access to college courses in prison." -- highlights why at least one notable Senator is eager to get prisoners access to Pell grants.