Public Schools

NPR On Sequestration and Navajo Schools

Kate Fort

Here.

Previous coverage here.

Tribal Sovereignty Curriculum in Washington State Schools

Adrea Korthase

The AP story talks about (and provides a link to) the tribal sovereignty curriculum, which is available for elementary, middle, and high schools.

Proposed Oregon Administrative Rule on Native American Mascots

Adrea Korthase

A couple of weeks ago, the Oregon Department of Education heard testimony on Native American Mascots in Public Schools. The post with article links is here.

Last week, the Board released a resolution and proposed rule. Other information found here includes:  Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – Hrg. April 27, 2012 9:00AM HRC State Capitol, 900 Court St. NE, Salem. Public comment accepted until May 17, 2012, 12:00pm email ODE.NativeAmericanMascots@state.or.us