July 21, 2010

Project Director's Meeting

Annual Demonstration Grant Project Director’s Meeting
July 21, 2010
Holiday Inn Capitol
Washington, DC

Please Register

2010 SAC Opening

2010 Native American Student Artist Competition Exhibit Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
July 21
U.S. Department of Education- Auditorium
Washington, DC

Facts from NIES

The 2007 National Indian Education Study (NIES) was conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics on behalf of OIE. Part I focuses on the performance of AI/AN 4th- and 8th-graders on the 2007 National Assessment of Educational Progress in reading and math. Part II presents information about the educational, home, and community experiences of the students represented in Part I.

NIES 2007 Part II: Schools That Serve AI/AN Students

AI/AN students attended schools that offered teacher/family conferences 5 or more times a school year were 14% in grade 4 and 23% in grade 8. A higher percentage of students attended high density schools that offered teacher/family conferences 3 to 4 times a year than low density schools. more

NIES 2007 Part II: Integration of AI/AN Language and Culture

Overall, 33% of AI/AN 4th grade students attended AI/AN ceremonies and gatherings “several times a year.” more