The System Isn't Made for Us

Native students drop out of public schools at a rate of almost twice the national average. For most of yu s history, the government has actively been trying to erase native identity. So for this community, starting this school isn't just a matter of building a new space. Building a school like this in a native community that is native, run with native teachers, that teaches in lacota and incorporates cultural practices, it'sa uge deal. Kaamila would know. Was in the em and at i know of so many kids who have not made i throug that makes my stomic.