Native Education Collaborative
Together, we can create school environments where Native students thrive. The collaborative provides resources to connect state education agencies (SEAs), tribal education agencies, tribal representatives, local education agencies, and schools. These resources:
- Integrate knowledge from indigenous educators and the strengths of students’ Native communities
- Offer a place to start conversations with SEAs to foster understanding of Native student education
- Provide the flexibility to adapt to individual states
Idea Bank
The process explores six categories to support Native students’ educational needs. Each section below provides infographics, an in-depth brief, a summary of the brief, and additional resources.
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Native Culture & Language
View ResourcesIntegrating Native culture and language into the teaching and learning process promotes positive connections between classroom learning and real-life experiences.
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Tribal Consultation & Sovereignty
View ResourcesAll Native people have the right to determine their own future. Tribal autonomy over education is critical for Native students and the community.
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Promising Programs & Practices
View ResourcesSEAs are uniquely positioned to incorporate promising practices from successful Native education programs, including tribally run education systems.
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Effective Teachers & Leaders
View ResourcesTeachers and education leaders have a strong influence over their students. Increasing Native teacher and leader representation is important.
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College & Career Readiness & Access
View ResourcesNative students deserve an education that helps them learn, grow, and prepare for success in college and their future careers.
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Behavioral Health
View ResourcesGood behavioral health provides a foundation for educational success.