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ECE Programs Spotlight: For the Wisdom of the Children Year 2 Convene

by Jon Rottier | Jan 2, 2020 | Blog, Our Programs

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 Jon Rottier | Jan 2, 2020 | Blog, Our Programs

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...

The Way to Reawaken Indigenous Language is to Nurture Speakers

by Dina Horwedel | Nov 20, 2019 | Blog, Inside the College Fund, Our Programs

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...

Interactive Sensory Garden Featuring Flora That Is Indigenous to This Land

by Dina Horwedel | Nov 18, 2019 | Blog, Our Programs

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...

Dollar General GED Program: Monique’s Story

by Dina Horwedel | Nov 18, 2019 | Blog, Inside the College Fund, Our Programs

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...

Oglala Lakota College’s GED Program Goes Electronic with Adult Basic Education (TABE) Tests

by Dina Horwedel | Oct 22, 2019 | Blog, Inside the College Fund, Our Programs

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...