Native America Calling

Friday, March 20, 2015 – Bureau of Indian Education Changes

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The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is responsible for 183 elementary and secondary schools. In 2013, US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell, appointed a study group to “diagnose the causes of too common academic failure in BIE-funded schools.” Some BIE schools struggle academically and a recent  report from the federal government points out major health and safety concerns due to poor building conditions.  On this episode of Native America Calling, we look at proposed changes that aim to improve BIE schools.

Guests:

Ahniwake Rose (Cherokee) –  Executive Director of the National Indian Education Association

Dr. Charles “Monty” Roessel (Navajo) – Director of the Bureau of Indian Education

Sharon Two Bears (Standing Rock Sioux) – Project Director for the Exploring Sovereignty in Tribal Education Grant

 

Friday, November 7, 2014 – Starting a School

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Any parent who wishes their child was treated better in the classroom can relate to the dream of opening up your own school. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start a school in your community? It’s not as easy as creating a mission statement, but would you like to see more schools focus on Native values and the needs of Na­­tive students?

Guests:

Kara Bobroff (Lakota/Navajo) – Native American Community Academy (NACA) founder and principal

Anpao Duta Flying Earth (Lakota/Dakota/Ojibwe/Akimel O’odham), NACA associative executive director and head of school

Break Music: Fancy Dance (Song) Yellow Hammer (artist) Yellow Hammer (album)

 

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