Risk to readiness: educators' perspectives regarding the important factors in Native American education

Abstract

This research reports focuses on the success/ lack of success for Native American students in the public school system. The researcher introduces the study by describing the role boarding schools played in assimilating Native American children as well as the legislation throughout the twentieth century regarding Native American education. Then, the researcher describes and analyzes her findings from interviewing school administrators, school counselors, and other educators. And finally, the research in this report provides educators with knowledge regarding the roles that educators play in assisting Native American students with higher achievement. The targeted population for this study consists of school administrators, school counselors, and other educators working with Native American populations.