Yesterday, the Colorado In-State Tuition Bill was heard in front of the Colorado House Education Committee. You can learn more about the bill by following the above link. Matt Campbell with the Native American Rights Fund testified in favor of the bill. His testimony can be seen here.
NIEA: The ESEA Reauthorization and Native Students – Strengthening Sovereignty to Support Local Success
WASHINGTON, DC - Following yesterday's Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Hearing on "Fixing No Child Left Behind (NCLB): Testing and Accountability," National Indian Education Association (NIEA) President Melvin Monette issued the following statement explaining the need for an Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) reauthorization that upholds the trust responsibility of the … Continue reading NIEA: The ESEA Reauthorization and Native Students – Strengthening Sovereignty to Support Local Success
Huslia school placed on lockdown after residents exiled
Here, from Newsminer.com. An excerpt: In a written statement Wednesday, Huslia Tribal Administrator Shandara Swatling said two community meetings were held this week, attended by a majority of the town's population. Swatling said by telephone Wednesday that she couldn't discuss details about the town meeting because community members at the meeting were concerned about the town's image. "We … Continue reading Huslia school placed on lockdown after residents exiled
Washington State: The State of Native Education
This report addresses the accomplishments and recommendations of the Office of Native Education (ONE), a department of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). These accomplishments include: Refined the Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State web-based curriculum, and expanded professional development in utilization of the resource. Strengthened partnership efforts with the OSPI … Continue reading Washington State: The State of Native Education
Grand Forks American Indian students, administration debate allowing eagle feathers as graduation attire
Here, from InForum.com. An excerpt: For years, American Indian students have been denied the request because of school policy. But within a few weeks, school administrators may reverse that decision. If they favor student requests like LaRoque’s, it would be a first for the district and end a year of discussion between students and administrators … Continue reading Grand Forks American Indian students, administration debate allowing eagle feathers as graduation attire
News Article: Collaboration between Counties and Tribes Benefit Dual Status Native Youth via Turtle Talk
This article highlights a promising program being implemented in northern Minnesota. The counties and tribes are working collaboratively to meet the needs of dual status youth (juveniles who come into contact with both child welfare and juvenile justice systems). This model is being applied in a few other places around the country and may be … Continue reading News Article: Collaboration between Counties and Tribes Benefit Dual Status Native Youth via Turtle Talk