What happens when the world's best instructors reach those with the least access?
What happens when the world's best instructors reach those with the least access?
20+
classes on MasterClass that are freely available to incarcerated people
3.5M+
hours spent learning in classes on MasterClass
650,000+
incarcerated learners engaged
1.2M+
classes on MasterClass started on Edovo
1,400+
correctional facilities reached
The problem: talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t
Incarcerated people are no less curious, capable, or creative than anyone else. What they lack is access: to mentors, to role models, and to high-quality learning experiences that help them discover who they are and who they want to become. Many have never been told their stories are worth telling, their ideas worth building, or their dreams worth chasing.
Without exposure to engaging, relevant content, and the opportunity to document their growth, too many learners are left behind.
The hunger for learning exists behind bars. The question is whether we’re feeding it.
MasterClass
MasterClass was built on a bold belief: that everyone deserves access to genius. With cinematic production, iconic instructors, and deep storytelling, MasterClass invites learners into the minds and lives of some of the world’s best thinkers, makers, and leaders. But what happens when you bring that inspiration to incarcerated learners? In 2022, MasterClass began donating classes to Edovo with a shared goal: to unlock human potential where it’s too often overlooked. This partnership has brought the lifestyle of lifelong learning into correctional facilities nationwide.
Why this matters
Incarcerated learners are eager to grow, but often lack access to quality content and ways to show their progress. Through MasterClass and Edovo, learners are not only inspired by the world’s best but are actively building skills, reflecting on their growth, and earning recognition they can carry beyond the walls. It’s proof that with the right tools, learning becomes a catalyst for confidence, change, and second chances.
MasterClass is changing lives behind bars
The impact of MasterClass on Edovo isn’t just seen in numbers, it’s felt in the words of incarcerated learners. From inspiration to transformation, here’s what they’re saying about what it means to learn from the world’s best.
More than videos: an expert lesson in transformation
Through Edovo’s secure educational platform, MasterClass classes are reaching incarcerated learners with more than just world class instruction. Each class has been transformed into a comprehensive, interactive curriculum that invites active participation and meaningful growth. With every class on MasterClass, Edovo adds:
- Structured learning objectives and key takeaways for every lesson
- Reflection and discussion questions to help learners personalize their learning
- Quizzes and assessments that reinforce understanding
- Progress tracking and transcript integration so that learners can demonstrate their success inside and outside carceral walls
These added layers create a tangible pathway for incarcerated individuals to not only engage, but to prove their learning, earn recognition, and build momentum toward reentry.
Transformative curriculums that inspire creativity, encourage self-confidence, and spark a desire to learn
20+
classes on MasterClass that are freely available to incarcerated people
3.5M+
hours spent learning in classes on MasterClass
650,000+
incarcerated learners engaged
1.2M+
classes on MasterClass started on Edovo
1,400+
correctional facilities reached
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