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Education

K-12 schools, tribal colleges, language revitalization and the push for educational equity in Native communities.
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Ranger honors MHA heritage, gives a voice to Indigenous history at National Historic Sites

By Adrianna Adame
United Tribes Technical College kicks off the new academic year with community and celebration
By Adrianna Adame
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Do secretive school choice meetings break North Dakota’s open meetings law? We asked the AG.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler and Sen. Michelle Axtman
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site to mark 50 years with cultural celebration
Event to include MHA storytelling, music and traditions
By Adrianna Adame and Adrianna Adame
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ShineThe Shine series will explore limitations and solutions to press freedom and government transparency in Indian Country.
Back-to-School extravaganza to empower Indigenous students and families
By Adrianna Adame
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UTTC introduces first net-zero greenhouse at a tribal college
By Grace Fiori
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Indigenous education director seeks to build relationships with parents, emphasizes mental health
By Adrianna Adame
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Recent grad sees a gap in educational quality for tribal students
Shayla Davis
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction gives tribal curriculum guides a digital overhaul
By Adrianna Adame
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Celebrating a Decade: Indian Education Summit hosts 36 workshops to empower Native educators
By Adrianna Adame
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Michelle Goose: Healing intergenerational trauma through language
By Adrianna Adame
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Educational support goes a long way with Native students
Oceti Sakowin Community Academy classroom
Bismarck Public Schools opens discussion about curriculum with Indigenous parents, asks for input
By Adrianna Adame
Josh Standing Elk speaking
The Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee reinstates former chairperson, proceeds with removal of term limits
By Adrianna Adame
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Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee members vote to amend local bylaws
By Adrianna Adame
Tomi Cimarosti at the table
Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee off to a bumpy restart
By Adrianna Adame
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Survey says nearly two-thirds of South Dakota educators use Indigenous standards
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Tomi Cimarosti takes helm as BPS Indigenous Education Director, continuing legacy of advocacy
By Adrianna Adame
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From Bismarck Public Schools to state leadership: Sashay Schettler’s new role
By Adrianna Adame
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Reviving Roots: Dakota-Lakota Summer Institute grows number of traditional language speakers
By Adrianna Adame
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