Prisoners in the Virtual Classroom

Technology makes inmate education cheaper, but the programs face unusual challenges

By SCOTT CARLSON

Draper, Utah

Behind motion detectors and razor wire, within walls of concrete and steel, Randy Brown became an alumnus of Utah State University.

Nine years ago, Mr. Brown and an accomplice tried to rob a drug dealer, and ended up killing him. Although Mr....

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