The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2024

Once the site of an Indian boarding school, where the federal government attempted to strip children of their tribal identity, the Native American Community Academy now offers the opposite: a public education designed to affirm and draw from each student’s traditional culture and language. Credit: Sharon Chischilly for The Hechinger Report.

Charter School 120

Charter School Heritage K-12 Education 120

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 16, 2021

Traditional regalia, such as an eagle feather, is often given to Native students by family members or other loved ones to celebrate their personal achievements as well as their heritage. It means the government failed in their effort to ‘kill the Indian and save the man’ … Our family ties, cultural ties, ties to our land are strong.”.

Tradition 145

Tradition Heritage Cultures High School 145

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 11, 2018

In September, the House Ways and Means Committee passed the Family Savings Act of 2018 , which would allow college graduates to use 529 plans to cover student debt. For one, 529 plans can be costly for federal and state governments, according to the Pew report. Meanwhile, lawmakers are looking to further expand the uses of 529 plans.

Heritage 77

Heritage K-12 Tutoring Private School 77

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Education Innovation Clusters (EdClusters) are local communities of practice that bring together educators, entrepreneurs, funders, researchers, and other community stakeholders (including families, local government, and nonprofits) to support innovative teaching and learning in their region. — Kim Smith (@k12kimsmith) July 17, 2018.

Civic Engagement 59

Civic Engagement Heritage Charter School Civics 59

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2023

And a 2018 paper found “no credible evidence that bilingual education adds or creates burden for children. States and the federal government could, and should, incentivize districts to open programs where there is the most need, and discourage programs targeted mostly at English speakers.

Heritage 125

Heritage K-12 Human Rights High School 125

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Golding is one of a growing share of American Indian and Alaska Native students who are making it through the Twin Cities university, which has seen its six-year graduation rate for these students rise from 27 percent in 2008 to 69 percent in 2018. Angela Richards graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 2018.

Cultures 145

Cultures Heritage History Economics 145

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 6, 2024

A Hispanic Heritage Month event that Grimes started in Russellville High School has now grown into a big districtwide celebration , where students learn about different cultures and traditions, perform dances, read celebrated authors and research historical figures.

High School 140

High School K-12 Professional Development Heritage 140