"The National Study of American Indian Education was commissioned by the Office of Education in order to assess the educational needs of American Indian children and youth. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Chicago, headed by Robert J. Havighurst.

The study found that American Indian children face a number of unique challenges in getting an education. These include a lack of resources on reservations, cultural barriers, and a lack of qualified teachers. The study recommends a number of changes to address these issues, including more funding for reservation schools, more culturally-sensitive curriculum, and more teacher training."