Indian students find hope, success in program
Graduation rates on the rise
The drumbeats echoed down the empty Virginia High School halls. At first loud and steady, sometimes wavering into disharmony before drawing back together again, the drum beats are an audible sign of a student population that once felt invisible. That’s how it was in 1995, when Dorothy Oie joined the district as head of the Indian Education program. Full Story
Key dates in American Indian Education
1794:
United States signs the first Indian treaty that includes provisions for federal funding of Indian education, in exchange for tribal land.
1860:
Federal government establishes the first federal Indian boarding school. Full Story
Mac’s Bar: new times, old customs
MOUNTAIN IRON – Jeremy Jesch knew a bit about the bar business. Full Story
Generation W News
Ely Nordic Ski Team wins big!
Ely’s Nordic ski team started out the year with one goal in mind, winning their section meet and going to state as a team. Little did they know, they would not only become section champions for both girls and boys, but also move on to a sweeping victory at state. The Ely girls took third place at state, missing second place by only one point. Full Story
Salome's Stars
ARIES
(March 21 to April 19) Change is still dominant for Rams and Ewes, both in the workplace and their private lives. This is also a good time to look at a possible relocation if that has been one of your goals. TAURUS
(April 20 to May 20) Doing things for others is what you do well. Full Story
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION: MORE THAN JUST A GED PROGRAM
AEOA’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) program may be associated with people who have not graduated from high school and are looking for a second chance by passing the General Educational Development (GED) exam; but recently, AEOA has shifted that focus to helping people— with or without a high school diploma or GED—transition to a two-year college or to employment. Full Story
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