Breaking the School-to-Prison Cycle with Rising Scholars

At 46, Michelle Horton, once a "professional criminal" and single mother, engaged in crime after prison. Dedicating herself to building a better future for her children, she turned to education. Now part of Sacramento's mayor's office, Horton praises the Rising Scholars Network for aiding formerly incarcerated students through vital resources and community support. Recently, Governor Newsom suggested augmenting this essential program to broaden educational opportunities and lower recidivism rates.