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First-ever
Indian education summit draws 120; Governor asks for joint effort
Improving relationships and establishing partnerships were identified as
“first steps” in improving the outcomes of K-12 education for Native American
students in South Dakota by the 120 participants in South Dakota’s first-ever
Indian education summit April 19-20. The event will be held annually to
examine joint efforts.
Gov. Mike Rounds and Secretary of Education Rick Melmer joined the group in
order to examine the issues affecting education for Native American children
in
South Dakota
and to share their plan for re-establishing the State Office of Indian
Education in the Dept. of Education.
In
addition, Secretary Melmer meets quarterly with a group of Indian educators to
identify issues and seek solutions. The department is currently recruiting
candidates for the newly-established position of “Indian Education
coordinator.” The person hired will begin to work in the department in June. |
