Clearly articulated goals, positive and supportive teachers, carefully maintained progress records, opportunities for student governance, and an appreciation for multi-culturalism all help to create an effective learning environment for students. Prisoners need these elements, too, although it is often difficult to translate them into a prison setting. Involving prisoners in educational planning and problem-solving illustrates the principle that people learn best by solving problems cooperatively. The social interaction learning model should be implemented in all educational settings, including prisons, within a State. 28 references.