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Education of Native Students: A Journey from Boarding Schools to Today

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     While thinking of Native American’s in the classroom many people think of the old boarding schools from the 19th and 20th century. Others have memories of creating some type of teepee in their own schooling. There tends to be nothing else that comes to mind. There is clearly something missing in our school system, as there is a lack of the true Native American history or representation. Native Americans are a big part of this nations history. They also make up a percentage of the country’s student body. So why are they missing form the classroom? Throughout this website I will examine where Native Americans are in the school system. This will include looking at students who identify as Native American and teaching surrounding these populations.