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Native Education

Improve outcomes for Native students with educational practices that sustain Indigenous cultures and honor Tribal sovereignty.

American Indian and Alaska Native students hold valuable cultural assets that support their learning. Our team helps you build on those strengths and improve Native student outcomes using a culturally responsive and sustaining approach. Leveraging our expertise in Native education and your community knowledge, we develop research and evaluation projects, professional development, and curricula that center Tribal culture, history, and ways of knowing. Whether you want to support Native educators, engage Native communities, or teach Native language and culture, we co-create solutions that honor Tribal sovereignty and help Native students thrive.

Native Education Specialties

  • Culturally responsive and Tribally specific curriculum development
  • Tribal consultation
  • Indigenous English language learners and Tribal language preservation
  • Professional development
  • Strategic planning

Featured Work

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    Curriculum Development

    Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Tribal Curriculum Development

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    Training

    Bringing Tribal History, Culture, and Contemporary Contributions into the Classroom

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    Research Partnerships

    Supporting Tribal College Student Success with Data

Our Experts

  • Mandy Smoker Broaddus
    Mandy Smoker Broaddus

    Managing Consultant, Native & Culturally Responsive Education

  • Kellie Harry
    Kellie Harry

    Senior Consultant, Native & Culturally Responsive Education

  • Sarah Pierce
    Sarah Pierce

    Leader, Equitable Learning Environments

  • Emi Fujita-Conrads
    Emi Fujita-Conrads

    Senior Researcher, Culturally Responsive & Equitable Evaluation

  • Denise Juneau
    Denise Juneau

    Senior Fellow

Building a clear path toward equitable education for all, together

Native Education Resources & Insights

  • Denise Juneau

    Lessons Learned from a Career in Indian Education: A Conversation with Denise Juneau

    Education Northwest Senior Fellow Denise Juneau talks about the lasting legacy of Indian Education for All and the power of culturally responsive education.

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    Improving the Accuracy of Native Student Identification

    Many Native students do not receive the services they are entitled to, simply because they are not identified as Native when they enroll in school.

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    The First Migratory Learners: Identifying and Supporting Native Migratory Students

    An infographic that offers strategies for educators to build their awareness of these cultural traditions and address the needs of this often-overlooked student population.

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    New Curriculum Recognizes the History of American Indian and Alaska Native People

    Mandy Smoker Broaddus writes about Oregon S.B. 13 as a way for tribal peoples to have their presence validated across the state and in classrooms.

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    Creating a More Culturally Responsive School Community to Engage American Indian and Alaska Native Families

    Culturally responsive systems are the key to improving outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native students in school and in life.

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