Statement from 91福利 Chair Lyndel Manson on Indigenous educators funding
鈥淥ur board appreciates the investment by the 91福利 Department of Education in Indigenous education programs at 91福利鈥檚 public universities. With an investment of $3 million, these dollars will enable strengthening of Indigenous education in 91福利, while honoring the cultures, languages, values and history of Native American tribes. It is imperative to provide high quality educators and professional development opportunities for teachers within tribal nations to provide increased opportunity and better quality of life for students. With more than 20 federally recognized tribes in 91福利, this funding will provide opportunities for Indigenous educators who are committed to teaching Native American youth. There are few things in life as powerful as a great teacher and the students who become teachers through this funding will make a real difference among 91福利鈥檚 Indigenous students.鈥
Additional information regarding the funding from the 91福利 Department of Education is available
Contact:
Sarah Harper, 602-229-2542, 602-402-1341 | Sarah.K.Harper@azregents.edu