Indigenous Adult Education Blogs

Sinte Gleska University’s high school equivalency students become grounded in their cultural identities as they lead community engagement efforts through Native Arts workshops.

Giving Back to Native Youth

Jun 21, 2023 | Blog, Indigenous Adult Education, Our Programs

Jeri’s first step to achieving her dream of serving and supporting Native youth is completing her high school equivalency degree at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University.

Tohono O’odham Community College’s Pre-College Program Graduates Three GED Students in 2022 and Launches Pre-College GED FAST TRACK Option in 2023

Apr 10, 2023 | Blog, Indigenous Adult Education, Our Programs

Tohono O’odham Community College continues to make strides in pre-college pathway options for Native students, setting them up for success in their college and career journeys.

American Indian College Fund Hosts First Ever High School Equivalency Program Convening

Dec 22, 2022 | Blog, Indigenous Adult Education, Our Programs

The American Indian College Fund gathered staff and faculty from current high school equivalency (HSE) TCU partners to spend a couple days together sharing experiences and knowledge on supporting HSE students and programming.

Once the Student, Now the Tutor: My GED Story

Nov 29, 2022 | Indigenous Adult Education

Just a few years ago, Conrad was a GED student at Oglala Lakota College. Now he is back in the same classroom as the tutor, using his lived experience and TCU education to support students continuing their own education.

Returning to School Takes Courage: Akiiwaande’s Story

Oct 12, 2022 | Indigenous Adult Education

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College’s high school equivalency (HSE) program recognizes that one of the Seven Grandfather Teachings, Aakwa’ode’ewin (bravery), is displayed momentously by its HSE students. This is the story of one those students, Akiiwaande.

SGU Staff Spotlight: Sherman “Jim” Marshall, II

Apr 27, 2022 | Blog, Indigenous Adult Education, Our Programs

Sherman “Jim” Marshall has led Sinte Gleska University’s adult basic education and high school equivalency work for nearly 15 years. His quiet leadership has left a lasting impact on staff and students.