2013 Decision Making Guide This Guide was developed in collaboration with the National Congress of American Indians through a grant provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. One of the key purposes of the Grant was to help strengthen the role of tribal governments in Native education. This Guide is intended to help accomplish … Continue reading TEDNA, NARF, & NCAI Presents:
ICT Article on Curbing Racism in South Dakota Schools
Here. As part of this series, Indian Country Today Media Network will be examining how discrimination is being addressed in three South Dakota school districts. Racism is most tragic when it affects children, and for many years, the schools in South Dakota were noted for problems. At least three school districts in South Dakota, including … Continue reading ICT Article on Curbing Racism in South Dakota Schools
ICT Article on the Shutdown and the Impact on Native Education and Children
Here. A quote: Bryan Jernigan, communications director for the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools, says, “If government stays shut down into November, many schools will see a cash flow shortage because Impact Aid is not coming in.” This will pose significant problems for schools, especially Indian lands schools.”
Using Tradition to Teach Our Kids Purpose: Mentorship Matters, Part II
A good article from Indian Country Today, here. An excerpt: We’ve got to restore our children’s sense of belonging and purpose. That sense of belonging and purpose will only come through introducing them to/keeping them involved in their Native communities.
Could the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act Re-authorization Move?
Some seem to think so. Section 116 of that Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 2326, is the Native American Career and Technical Education Program ("NACTEP"). NACTEP provides grants to federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities and eligible BIE-funded schools to improve career and technical education ("CTE") programs that are consistent with the purposes of the … Continue reading Could the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act Re-authorization Move?
Online Teacher Programs
Here is an article from ED Week about online teacher programs. Perhaps TEDs and Tribal Colleges should think about a similar program, if one does not already exist. A quote: The teacher-candidates are taking part in the online Master of Arts in Teaching program offered by the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education. Over … Continue reading Online Teacher Programs