In this essay, I use the singing caged bird as a mental model for addressing carceral logics generally and carcerality in K-12 and higher education, specifically. First, I offer a high-level overview of carceral logics to complement and extend what is offered in other sections of this volume by participating authors. Then, I segue into deeper discussion of three specific carceral logics, made evident through the "caged bird" metaphor: the logic of extraction, the logic of captivity, and the logic of surveillance. A final section synthesizes these points in the context of the existing literature, highlighting implications for future policy, practice, and research.