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S. 1948: Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act Update
S. 1948: Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act The Committee on Indian Affairs Ordered to S. 1948 be reported with an one of TEDNA’s proposed amendments in the nature of a substitute favorably. TEDNA and NIEA’s briefing paper on S. 1948 can be seen here. Our previous post on this is here, here, and here.
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NCAI: HIGHER EDUCATION ACT REAUTHORIZATION | Senate Seeking Input on Discussion Draft Language, House Releases Principles and Goals
HIGHER EDUCATION ACT REAUTHORIZATION | Senate Seeking Input on Discussion Draft Language, House Releases Principles and Goals Last week, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the Higher Education Affordability Act plan which includes highlighting the priorities for reauthorizing the Higher Education Act (HEA). The committee also released Discussion Draft language of the…
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***HAPPENING NOW*** Joint Subcommittee Hearing: How Data Mining Threatens Students’ Privacy
PRESS RELEASE from: Congressman John Kline, Chairman FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2014 CONTACT: Press Office (202) 226-9440 LIVE Webcast – Click here to watch the LIVE webcast of the hearing. Opening Statement of Subcommittee Chairman Todd Rokita (remarks as prepared): We are dealing with an issue today that is both critically important and exceptionally…
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NARF, CILS, and ACLU defend students’ rights to wear eagle feathers at graduation
NARF has long defended the right of Native American students to wear eagle feathers at graduation. Earlier this month, NARF, California Indian Legal Services (CILS), and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Northern California advocated on behalf of Native students in Lemoore, California, who wanted to wear eagle feathers at their graduation ceremony. The…