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Washington State-Tribal Education Compacts
Here are the Washington State regulations that implement HB 1134, which is now Chapter 28A.715 of the Revised Code of Washington. That statute authorizes Tribes to enter into compacts with the State of Washington whereby Tribes essentially take on the role of local education agencies (School Districts) and therefore have greater control over the education of Tribal…
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NIEA WEBINAR: COMMON CORE 101- LIMITED SEATING! April 22, 2014
Register now to join NIEA and Dr. Running Horse Livingston for the Common Core 101 webinar and learn about Native culture and language in respect to the Standards. This is a great opportunity for Native-serving educators to receive information on curriculum development as well as tribal leaders and education directors to hear ideas about prospective…
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The Durango Herald: Native Americans may soon be eligible for in-state tuition
Here is the article, and an excerpt: DENVER – Native American college students whose tribes have historic ties to Colorado would get in-state tuition at any public college under a bill the House passed Tuesday. Although most representatives applauded the idea, it faced opposition concerning its costs. It passed 39-25, with Democrats and two Republicans in…
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BIE Consultations
Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) will be hosting consultations on their BIE study group recommendations. Date Time (all times local) Location Monday, April 28, 2014 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Loneman Day School, Oglala, SD. Wednesday, April 30, 2014 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Riverside Indian School, Anadarko, OK. Friday, May 2, 2014 9 a.m.…
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American Indian Student Readiness: The ACT 2013 Study
Here. Each year, ACT provides an analysis of the college and career readiness of US high school graduates based on ACT® college readiness assessment results from the high school graduating class. ACT is pleased to expand on this important research with an in-depth look at the academic readiness of American Indian students. Key report findings…