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Statement from ¼ϲ Chair Lyndel Manson on Indigenous educators funding

“Our board appreciates the investment by the ¼ϲ Department of Education in Indigenous education programs at ¼ϲ’s public universities. With an investment of $3 million, these dollars will enable strengthening of Indigenous education in ¼ϲ, while honoring the cultures, languages, values and history of Native American tribes. It is imperative to provide high quality educators and professional development opportunities for teachers within tribal nations to provide increased opportunity and better quality of life for students. With more than 20 federally recognized tribes in ¼ϲ, this funding will provide opportunities for Indigenous educators who are committed to teaching Native American youth. There are few things in life as powerful as a great teacher and the students who become teachers through this funding will make a real difference among ¼ϲ’s Indigenous students.” 

Additional information regarding the funding from the ¼ϲ Department of Education is available 

Contact:

Sarah Harper, 602-229-2542, 602-402-1341 | Sarah.K.Harper@azregents.edu