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Category: Discussion

  • Taking Racism out of South Dakota Schools, Pt. 2

    Here is ICT’s second article on curbing racism in South Dakota schools.  An excerpt: In the Rapid City Public Schools, cultural programs and encouraging racial acceptance has been a priority of the school superintendent, Tim Mitchell. However, the school’s alarming rate of arresting students is being questioned by the American Civil Liberties Union. The first part…

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  • Video: Native groups improving education

    Here is a great video by ICT on Native groups that help students find their way to college.

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  • 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…

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  • 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.”  

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  • 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.  

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  • 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…

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