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- 1MIT program recruits future tribal leaders through science camp▼MIT-TASC seeks future tribal leaders with advanced science camp
MIT's TASC initiative is recruiting participants for an advanced science camp aimed at developing future tribal leaders. The program combines rigorous STEM training with leadership development for Native students, according to the Cherokee Phoenix. Organizers hope the camp will strengthen representation of tribal citizens in science and technology fields while building a pipeline of young leaders for Indigenous communities.
- 2Indigenous garden at Fort Lewis College reconnects students with heritage▼Indigenous garden at Fort Lewis College brings students closer to their cultural roots
Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, has created an Indigenous garden that helps students connect with their cultural roots. The project, covered by Rocky Mountain PBS, gives Native students a space to grow traditional plants and practice cultural knowledge. The college serves a large Native American student population, making the garden a meaningful campus addition.
- 3Haaland and Hull say New Mexico education reform plan falls short●Haaland, Hull both say state’s Yazzie/Martinez education reform plan falls short
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and New Mexico official Gwen Hull have both criticised the state's proposed plan to fix its education system, arguing it fails to adequately address the Yazzie/Martinez court ruling requiring better support for Native American, English-learning and low-income students. Both say the plan does not go far enough to meet the court's demands.
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Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado has created an Indigenous Garden on its campus, a project aimed at strengthening cultural connections and honoring Native traditions. The garden serves as a space for learning and community engagement around Indigenous plants and practices. The Durango Herald reported on the initiative, drawing local attention to the college's efforts to reflect its student body, which includes many Native American students.