To view previous TEDNA articles and links about eagle feathers and graduation this year, click here, here, here, here, here, and here. NARF, California Indian Legal Services and the ACLU of CA wrote a letter together for the Superintendent of Clovis Unified School District on behalf of Christian Titman. An excerpt: One of the proudest … Continue reading Via Diverseeducation.com: Honoring Cultural Traditions of Native Graduates
NARF represents Native American student in challenge to ban on ceremonial eagle feathers during graduation
A Native American student will be allowed to wear an eagle feather on his cap during his high school graduation ceremony after reaching a settlement agreement with the Clovis Unified School District late Tuesday evening. Christian Titman, a member of the Pit River Tribe, filed a lawsuit and sought an injunction in state court after … Continue reading NARF represents Native American student in challenge to ban on ceremonial eagle feathers during graduation
Guest Post from TEDNA Board Member Kerry Venegas on California AB 163 and Teacher Credentialling
Kerry Venegas is the Director of the Tribal Education Department for the Hoopa Valley Tribe, and is providing an update on California AB 163, which expands Native teaching credential authorization for Tribes that passed as AB 544 in 2009. AB 163 is still in the legislative process, but doesn't seem to have any major roadblocks. Even … Continue reading Guest Post from TEDNA Board Member Kerry Venegas on California AB 163 and Teacher Credentialling
ED Week – Education in Indian Country: Obstacles and Opportunity
Here is an in depth series on Native Education. An excerpt: On most measures of educational success, Native American students trail every other racial and ethnic subgroup of students. To explore the reasons why, Education Week sent a writer, a photographer, and a videographer to American Indian reservations in South Dakota and California earlier this fall. Their work … Continue reading ED Week – Education in Indian Country: Obstacles and Opportunity
Education Built to Last Facilities Best Practices Tour – Going Green in the Golden State
Here is an article regarding the recent facilities tour the Department of Education took. This article focuses on schools in California, and new measures the state may pass to increase expenditures for such construction. A quote: A long-time supporter of green school facilities, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said, “I’m thrilled to see … Continue reading Education Built to Last Facilities Best Practices Tour – Going Green in the Golden State