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Lane Murray

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Lane Murray (1921–2009) was an educator who helped found the correctional education system in prisons in Texas.[1]

Windham School District

In 1969, the Texas Board of Corrections created Windham School District, the country's first correctional school district.[2] Murray became the first superintendent of the newly established Windham School District at a time when others were skeptical prison education would decrease prisoners' recidivism rates.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Lane Murray - - Texas Woman's University". www.twu.edu. Retrieved 2017-01-02.
  2. ^ Lengefeld, David (2000). "Interim Report 2000" (PDF). House Select Committee on Windham School District.
  3. ^ Snyder, Mike (August 7, 2009). "Obituary: State prison educator Lane Murray". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-01-02.