Urging the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Continue Educating Indians in Boarding Schools
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0058
Dates
- February 03, 1978
- 95th (1977-1979)
Scope and Contents
The text is a series of correspondences regarding House Resolution No. 1029, which urges the Bureau of Indian Affairs to continue educating Indian children in boarding schools. The Bureau has been criticized for inefficiencies in operating boarding schools and is reviewing recommendations for improvement. The text also mentions the declining enrollment and increasing costs of education, and the need for new approaches to improve the quality of Indian education. The Bureau states that no boarding schools will be closed without a full review and consultation with those affected.
Creator
non-specified
Congress 95th (1977-1979)
Policy Area Education--United States
Tribal Affiliations Chilocco Indians
Congress 95th (1977-1979)
Policy Area Education--United States
Tribal Affiliations Chilocco Indians
Source
- Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979 (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository