Indigenous Students
Student Well-Being
Video
‘I Felt Like I Was in a Hole’: How One Student Managed the Stress of COVID-19
A Navajo student describes how he experienced the stress and anxiety when his school shut down last year.
School & District Management
Leader To Learn From
In Navajo Nation, a Star Superintendent Draws on His Ties to the Community
Quincy Natay grew up in Chinle, Ariz. Now he's increasing student access to laptops and Wi-Fi to maintain growth in learning through the pandemic.
Teaching Profession
Audio
Sitting on the Roof at Night for Internet: Pandemic Learning in the Navajo Nation
A teacher at a college-prep school for Native American students sees the struggles her students face daily to do their schoolwork from home.
Families & the Community
Video
American Indian Parents Hold Schools to Account on Culture, Curriculum
In Minnesota, the parents of American Indian students work to assure a high level of cultural sensitivity and accuracy in what’s being taught.
College & Workforce Readiness
Video
From the Pueblo to College: The Journey of Two Rural Students, Chapter 3: ‘A home to come back to’
Rural students don’t go to college in the same numbers that their urban or suburban peers do. And for rural students of color whose families or communities are of limited means, the numbers are even lower. But there are many success stories—and Education Week wanted to tell one.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
From the Pueblo to College: The Journey of Two Rural Students
What does it take for rural students to succeed academically? This three-part video series follows two Native American students as they transition from high school to higher education and explores what their decisions mean for their families and their Jemez Pueblo community.
College & Workforce Readiness
Video
From the Pueblo to College: The Journey of Two Rural Students, Chapter 1: 'Not giving up on school'
For several months in 2019, Education Week followed two college-bound students—Temeya Gachupin and Justin Madalena—who come from the Pueblo of Jemez in New Mexico, so that we could tell their personal and academic stories.
College & Workforce Readiness
Video
From the Pueblo to College: The Journey of Two Rural Students, Chapter 2: ‘I’m going to miss her’
For students who choose to go to college, where they come from can be a big predictor of their ability to succeed in higher education. Rural students don’t go to college in the same numbers that their urban or suburban peers do. And for rural students of color whose families or communities are of limited means, the numbers are even lower. But there are many success stories—and Education Week wanted to tell one.
Equity & Diversity
Interactive
Alaska: A Brief History of the State and Its Schools
Alaskan schooling developed on many fronts. An illustrated timeline adds historical context for the growth of the state's education system.
Equity & Diversity
Many Native American Students Don't Learn About Their Languages and Cultures in School
Students at Bureau of Indian Education schools were more likely to report being exposed to Native languages and culture when compared to their peers attending traditional public schools.
Professional Development
Opinion
Response: Focusing on the Assets of Native American Students
Timothy San Pedro, Alayna Eagle Shield and Amanda Holmes wrap-up a three-part series on Native American education.
Professional Development
Opinion
Response: 'Something Must Change' to Address Challenges Facing Native American Youths
Dr. Susan C. Faircloth, Kelly Sassi, and Jennifer Borgioli share their thoughts on the challenges facing Native American youth.
Professional Development
Opinion
Response: Meeting the Needs of Native American Students
Mandy Smoker Broaddus, Gregg Castro and Jennifer Jilot discuss the challenges faced by Native American students and ways educators can effectively respond to those issues.
Education
Opinion
What Are the Biggest Challenges Facing Native American Students?
The new question-of-the-week is: What are the biggest challenges facing Native American students and how can they be addressed?