Rikers Grad Becomes Valedictorian—In Jail!

Did you hear about the Rikers Island inmate who just graduated as valedictorian? Tylik Thomas and 62 others swapped prison jumpsuits for caps and gowns, proving that hope can thrive even behind bars. Tylik gave a moving speech about crossing the bridge to Rikers and now looking forward to crossing back into freedom. The best part? This is the biggest graduating class since 2014, showing that resilience really pays off. Honestly, this is the kind of good news we need right now! #Education #K12 #RikersIsland