1) Select 1-2 paragraphs from The Subtle Evolution of Native American Education OR “Facts About American Indian Education.” Summarize them and respond to them.
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Native Americans are interested in improving education for their communities. They are accomplishing this by use of donation funds and support from numerous organizations-mainly Indian ones.
I am not really surprised that countries or nations may want to improve educational levels. Being tribal, this can better the value of their culture and improve relations with other ethnic groups. Additionally, it can better the livelihood of its own people.
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Demographics show that American Indians have poverty levels that are twice in comparison to overall U.S populations. The rates are getting higher with time. In 1989, it was only 1.5 to total population.
Natives are often painted as being unintelligent due to being biased by more educated communities. It is probably the reason for apprehension when applying for jobs. Being low in the workforce is why their poverty levels are so bad.
2) Discuss something you learned and/ or can relate to from one of this week’s videos.
“Native American Students Respond to American Education”
I learned Native Americans and Indians are discriminated heavily against in educational systems. They face stereotypes and biases similar to blacks and are subject to feeling inferior to other races. These people are ordinary but have difficulty being accepted in the U.S.
3) Share your source on this topic–let us know what it is, why you selected it, and why it matters.
Indians can be very intelligent. India produces the highest number of engineers. Engineering is believed to be very difficult. They don’t have good English skills, which causes less to be employed in the United States.
