Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy's new project, Hālau Holomoana is accepting applications. The purpose of this project is to pilot a Hawaiian culture/waʻa based maritime vocational training program for high school juniors and seniors. Based on our learning from grand master navigator Mau Piailug and the ʻohana of waʻa, we hope this program will inspire young Hawaiians … Continue reading Hālau Holomoana – Hawaiian culture/waʻa based maritime vocational training program for H.S. juniors and seniors
Wash Po: Mapping the counties where public-school children still remain segregated
A very interesting Mapping project, here. An excerpt:A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned a jarring pair of demographic facts about public schools in America: Their enrollment is growing more diverse than ever — this fall marks the first school year where minorities now make up the majority of students — yet black and Hispanic … Continue reading Wash Po: Mapping the counties where public-school children still remain segregated
ICT: Native Language Immersion Makes Students Better
Here. An excerpt:As Congress considers two bills to support Native American language immersion, including the Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act, it is time to take stock. What does research say about the impact of Native-language immersion on Native students’ academic achievement? We now have 30 years—more than a generation—of data on Native-language immersion in … Continue reading ICT: Native Language Immersion Makes Students Better
Gary Robinson’s SON WHO RETURNS
A review of a Native inspired book, by American Indians in Children's Literature here. This looks to be a wonderful blog highlighting Native literature. An excerpt from the review: The cover for Gary Robinson's SON WHO RETURNS is sure to catch the eye of readers interested in stories about Native peoples. Because it is a photograph, … Continue reading Gary Robinson’s SON WHO RETURNS
NIEA Advocacy Guide
If you have not seen it, NIEA's Advocacy Action Guide is an excellent summary for advocating to Congress to advance Indian Education. The Guide can be seen here. TEDNA and NIEA share many of the same concerns and have worked together well in the past to advance Indian Education policy and will continue to do … Continue reading NIEA Advocacy Guide
Huff Post: Native American Child Reportedly Sent Home From School Because Of Long Hair
A Native American child was reportedly sent home early from his first day of Kindergarten last week because officials said his long hair conflicted with the school’s dress code. Malachi Wilson, 5, does not receive haircuts because it is against his religion as a member of the Navajo Nation, the child’s mother told a local … Continue reading Huff Post: Native American Child Reportedly Sent Home From School Because Of Long Hair