Prison inmates earn high school diplomas via tablets—lowering the likelihood of recidivism

Using a tablet behind bars isn’t like scrolling on an iPad at home. A top supplier of digital devices in U.S. prisons is launching a new program to help incarcerated individuals earn a high school diploma by using the company’s tablets.Advocates say the expansion in virtual education is promising, especially since many inmates lack basic literacy skills. But some advocates have said there are limits to what that prison technology can accomplish.The company ViaPath, which sells secure...