From Michael Santos
Mission Updates
The links below share the work we’re doing each day to advance the Prison Professors mission. We welcome your feedback, questions, and suggestions. If you have ideas on how we can improve or serve more effectively, please post them below. I will do my best to respond.
Mission Update: Full Corrlinks Access Restored — and We're Just Getting Started
Prison Professors has fully restored Corrlinks access, now monitoring 200+ accounts daily to ensure all submissions are published. We've also updated our Corrections Hub with free resources for BOP staff and are launching a new Web 3 course, continuing to empower justice-impacted individuals.
Read update
Two New Tools to Put Resources in Our Community's Hands
Prison Professors introduces two powerful new mobile applications designed to put essential resources directly into the hands of justice-impacted individuals. A Profiles Platform app helps users document their journey, while a Reentry Resource app provides crucial support for transitioning home. These tools aim to empower individuals and break cycles of recidivism.
Read update
Mission Update: Seamless Connections, Smarter Operations
Prison Professors completely overhauled its backend systems to enhance support for justice-impacted individuals. This includes automating the profile program for faster connections and fortifying infrastructure for greater security. Our platform is now ready to empower thousands more.
Read update
Upgrading Our Platform to Empower Justice-Impacted Lives
Prison Professors has rolled out major platform upgrades to enhance accessibility and responsiveness. Discover our new lightning-fast interactive Playbook viewer, streamlining free educational tools for justice-impacted individuals, and supporting our nationwide book program.
Read update
Staying Connected: New Features to Follow Every Step of the Journey
Prison Professors rolls out significant platform improvements. New features allow supporters to follow profiles and receive custom notifications on journal entries, release plans, and more. Our redesigned website ensures easier navigation to educational resources, empowering justice-impacted individuals on their path forward.
Read update
June 17, 2026: Pathways to Opportunity Through Education
Prison Professors gratefully announces a $2 million total donation from Binance founder CZ. These vital resources are powering the expansion of free, scalable educational programs, aiming to reach every person in federal prison by next year. Our mission empowers justice-impacted individuals to build meaningful futures through education and accountability.
Read update
June 16, 2026: Building the Infrastructure for the Next Chapter
To prepare for massive growth, Prison Professors invested in new tech & AI, including a powerful server. This infrastructure will expand free educational access and direct communication for federal inmates as BOP tablets become widely available.
Read update
June 15, 2026: Making Our Point System Clearer
Prison Professors has updated its platform to clarify how Tribe Members are calculated, aligning them with individual referral networks for greater consistency and accuracy. This change enhances transparency and ensures participants, ambassadors, and staff can better understand contributions, fostering a more empowering user experience.
Read update
June 4, 2026: Incentivizing Excellence
Advocacy requires us to offer ideas, or solutions to help people with different interests get what they want. As Zig Zigler said, if you help others get what they want, you can get what you want.
Read update
May 31, 2026: Invest in Yourself First
Read update
May 30, 2026: Teaching Self-Directed Preparation
We're not here to celebrate participation, but to encourage people to work toward getting results.
Read update