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The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School finds providing the right support for students in the small K-12 school can provide dividends in the way of graduation rates. School administrators say addressing social issues such as drug addiction, poverty and historical trauma can improve the likelihood of a student getting a diploma. The school originally opened in the 70s as an act of tribal self-determination by the tribe. As part of our series in the American Graduate initiative, we learn more about the school’s history and their efforts to create a healthy environment for learning.
Guests:
Jessica Hutchison – K-12 principal at the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School
Sara Poquette (Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe) – school social worker at the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School
Jason Bisonette (Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe) – dean of students for the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School
Break Music: Jingle All the Way (Jingle Dress Side-Step) (song) Tha Tribe (artist) Blue Scout (album)
