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Testimony on The Impact of Title Iv on Indian Education in Minneapolis Public Schools

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_138_18_0027

Dates

  • 98th (1983-1985)

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from a constituent to James R. Jones that includes 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.

Extent

6 pages

Creator

Non-Specified

Congress 98th (1983-1985)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Democratic Party U.S.; Education--United States; Land use--Planning; Religion

Tribal Affiliation Chippewa Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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