College Fund Blogs
ECE Programs Spotlight: For the Wisdom of the Children Year 2 Convene
By Hannah Gonzales, American Indian College Fund Programs Assistant How can we ensure that the work being done at tribal colleges through the American Indian College Fund’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) programming continues to grow and sustain itself? What has been...
Through the Eyes of a GED Instructor
By Mark Saraficio, Tohono O’odham Community College GED Instructor It seems not so long ago it was the start of a new school year, with things just beginning to roll. Students were rushing to get last-minute supplies, such as paper and pencils. Counselors’ schedules...
Luci Tapahanso, Poet Laureate of Navajo Nation to Read from Her Work Nov. 30 to Benefit American Indian College Fund
Full day of Native American-themed events to take place at Barnes and Noble; bookstore will contribute percentage of sales to support Native college students Denver, Colo., November 21, 2019 — Luci Tapahanso, Poet Laureate of the Navajo Nation, the American Indian...
The Way to Reawaken Indigenous Language is to Nurture Speakers
Amanda LeClair-Diaz and Tarajean Yazzie-Mintz review research literature that demonstrates Tribal Colleges and Universities’ (TCUs) efforts in Native language revitalization. The review focuses on research of Native language revitalization opportunities in early...
Dollar General GED Program: Monique’s Story
By Monique Moran, 2018 Sinte Gleska University GED Program Graduate The Sinte Gleska University Adult Basic Education/GED department provides free GED tutoring and testing services to approximately 120 adult learners annually on the Rosebud Reservation and surrounding...
Interactive Sensory Garden Featuring Flora That Is Indigenous to This Land
By Alex Elizabeth Stribling, Lead Toddler Teacher Northwest Indian College’s Early Learning Center innovated an Interactive Sensory Garden helping preschool children to engage in experiential STEM education. The lush and lively garden is the very first thing children...
An Interview with Monique Moran, GED Graduate
The American Indian College Fund and Sinte Gleska University (SGU) are sharing this powerful GED story demonstrating the success of the Dollar General American Indian and Alaska Native Literacy and Adult Education Program. The Sinte Gleska University Adult Basic...
American Indian College Fund Announces A New Blanket for 2019: Seven Generations
A Collaboration of College Fund x Pendleton x Nike N7 Nov. 7, 2019-- The American Indian College Fund, Pendleton Woolen Mills, the acclaimed lifestyle brand headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and Nike N7 introduce a new shared-values blanket, 7 Generations, just in...
American Indian College Fund Says New Proclamation Undermines Significance of Native People
President Trump’s National American History and Founders Month Decree Conflicts with Native American Heritage Month Denver, Colo., November 6, 2019 — Since 1990, November has been designated as Native American Heritage Month to celebrate Native people and their...
Oglala Lakota College’s GED Program Goes Electronic with Adult Basic Education (TABE) Tests
By Kateri Montileaux, Oglala Lakota College Community Continuing Education/GED Program Coordinator The Oglala Lakota College (OLC) Community Continuing Education/GED department will implement electronic Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) in all 11 classroom sites...
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