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?
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Through the Eyes of a 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 were loaded with appointments.
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 childhood education and development.
Interactive Sensory Garden Featuring Flora That Is Indigenous to This Land
Northwest Indian College’s Early Learning Center innovated an Interactive Sensory Garden helping preschool children to engage in experiential STEM education.
Dollar General GED Program: Monique’s Story
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 counties in south central South Dakota.
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.
Oglala Lakota College’s GED Program Goes Electronic with Adult Basic Education (TABE) Tests
The Oglala Lakota College (OLC) Community Continuing Education/GED department will implement electronic Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) in all 11 classroom sites in the fall of 2019.
APS Foundation Supports Navajo Student STEM Scholarships with American Indian College Fund for Ninth Straight Year
Just under nine percent of Navajo people age 25 and older have achieved a college degree in the United States—compared to 30.9 percent of other groups nationwide.
Little Big Horn College Works with Families and Communities in STEM Activities
Under their For the Wisdom of the Children project, Little Big Horn College held a seminar in July for pre-service and classroom teachers to develop a thematic science/math unit with a culminating Parent Night activity.
What is STEM without Roots?
When it comes to STEM, it may be the roots that hold us in the field, the classroom, and in our love for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
