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  • Colorado House Bill 15-1165 – Concerning the Use of American Indian Mascots by Public Institutions of Education

    Here is CO HB 15-1165.  The Summary: The bill establishes the subcommittee for the consideration of the use of American Indian mascots by public schools (subcommittee) and requires the subcommittee to evaluate and approve or disapprove the use of American Indian mascots by public schools and public institutions of higher education (public schools) within the state.…

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  • Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-State Tribal Education Partnership Program

    The Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria for the State Tribal Education Partnership (“STEP”) Program, can be seen here. You can see an overview on the Federal Register site, here. Summary: The Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education announces priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) program.…

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  • School-To-Prison Pipeline in Indian Country Symposium & Town Hall Meeting

    What are the Problems?  What are the Solutions? March 27, 2015 7:30 AM – 5:15 PM Arizona State University Armstrong Hall – The Great Hall 1100 S. McAllister Ave. Tempe, AZ 85281 PDF Event Flyer The “School-To-Prison Pipeline” has been a crucial concern of parents, educators, tribal leaders, ministers, civil rights activists, lawyers and youth advocates…

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  • Navajo Times – Page girls back on top, wins fourth state crown

    GLENDALE, Ariz. – It wasn’t easy, but the Page girls basketball team collected its fourth state title, the second under head coach Justin Smith on Saturday night. The Sand Devils chipped away a 10-point deficit in the second half and rode out that momentum to score a hard-fought 56-42 victory over league rival Tuba City…

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  • Update: Utah Indian Education Bill – HB-0033

    Utah Indian Education Bill HB-0033, titled American Indian Alaska Native Education, passed both the Utah House and Senate and is ready for the Governor’s signature.  We posted previously about HB-0033 here.  The version of the bill as passed can be seen here. Highlighted Provisions: This bill: enacts a chapter providing for an American Indian-Alaskan Native…

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  • WP: Administration to seek $1 billion for tribal schools

    Here, from Washington Post. WASHINGTON — The Obama administration says it will ask Congress for $1 billion next year to run schools for Native American children — including millions in new money to help fix crumbling buildings. The request — $150 million more than in this year’s budget — sets aside $58 million in new…

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