This hour, we preview a collaboration between Connecticut tribal nations and the State Department of Education, developing K-12 social studies curriculum that centers the voices of the tribes where we live.
Hartford ― On the last day of Native American Heritage Month, Gov. Ned Lamont, state Department of Education officials and tribal leaders announced Wednesday they’re collaborating on the development o.
The Connecticut State Department of Education will partner with tribal leaders to develop a comprehensive and culturally inclusive Native American studies curriculum.
“By removing the financial barrier to receiving a teaching credential, we hope to improve student success and disrupt inequity in urban school systems,” said Dr. Kimberly Mayfield, HNU’s Dean of the School of Education and Liberal Arts and VP for External Relations and Strategic Partnerships. By Post Staff This fall, Holy Names University (HNU) will award full-tuition scholarships to 20 Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) teachers who have demonstrated a commitment to Oakland’s students. Recipients of HNU’s Urban Educators Project scholarship have pledged to teach in OUSD schools for the next five years. Working with OUSD, HNU’s Urban Educators Project
As Native American Studies become required in Connecticut schools in the 2023-2024 school year, Regan said they hope it provides educators with valuable tools and re