Indian Nations at Risk: An Educational Strategy for Action : Final Report of the Indian Nations at Risk Task Force |
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... attend and for im- proving the academic performance of those students who are being poorly served by their schools . Named as co - chairmen of the Task Force were former U.S. Secretary of Education Terrel Bell and Alaska Commis- sioner ...
... attend and for im- proving the academic performance of those students who are being poorly served by their schools . Named as co - chairmen of the Task Force were former U.S. Secretary of Education Terrel Bell and Alaska Commis- sioner ...
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... attend schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs ( BIA ) , Indian contract schools , or private schools ( see Chart 1 ) . In most states Natives account for a small share of the population , but they make up at least 9 percent of ...
... attend schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs ( BIA ) , Indian contract schools , or private schools ( see Chart 1 ) . In most states Natives account for a small share of the population , but they make up at least 9 percent of ...
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... parents and communities to develop a real sense of participation . * Overt and subtle racism in schools Native children attend , combined with the lack of a multicultural focus in the schools . 100 % 75 % 50 % 25 % 0 % 8.
... parents and communities to develop a real sense of participation . * Overt and subtle racism in schools Native children attend , combined with the lack of a multicultural focus in the schools . 100 % 75 % 50 % 25 % 0 % 8.
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... attending college and pursuing graduate and other professional degrees have increased . ❖ Tribally - controlled schools and colleges have been developed . ❖ The number of Indian - controlled public schools has increased . Research and ...
... attending college and pursuing graduate and other professional degrees have increased . ❖ Tribally - controlled schools and colleges have been developed . ❖ The number of Indian - controlled public schools has increased . Research and ...
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... attend and the improvement of the academic performance of Native children to be the nation's highest priority for services to American Indians and Alaska Natives . ❖ In cooperation with Secretaries from other depart- ments , undertake ...
... attend and the improvement of the academic performance of Native children to be the nation's highest priority for services to American Indians and Alaska Natives . ❖ In cooperation with Secretaries from other depart- ments , undertake ...
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