Title: Testimony on the Impact of Title IV on Indian Education in Minneapolis Public Schools

Item — Box: 138, Folder: 18

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_138_18_0027

Staff Only

The text is a testimony presented by Rosemary Christensen, the Director of Indian Education at Minneapolis Public Schools, to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor. Christensen discusses the educational needs of American Indian children in the Minneapolis Public Schools, their enrollment, and the special assistance they are entitled to. She also discusses the development and impact of Title IV, a program aimed at increasing achievement and decreasing dropout rates among Indian students. Christensen highlights the commitment of the Minneapolis Public Schools to Indian children and discusses a specific program called the North Wind Warriors, which supports gifted and talented Indian students. She emphasizes the importance of Title IV in providing direct service to students and conducting applied research to understand cultural differences in learning styles and school motivation. Christensen concludes by stressing the need for continued support for programs serving Indian children and helping school districts learn about their unique needs.

Dates

1983-1984

Language of Materials

English

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