THE NEED:
In a recent consensus, Native American's comprised 1.2% of the nations population. Indian reservations were first established in 1851, a result of the Indians Appropriation Act, and it granted Native Americans secluded and
undisturbed land. Today, about 310 reservations account for 2.3% of America's land. Native Americans are becoming a forgotten group in the American society, and are consequently suffering from extreme poverty. They hold the highest rate of poverty for any racial group with 29.1% of societal members below the line of penury. While Indian Reservations possess several realms that need improvement, a revamp of their education system is a crucial. In 2007, the EPE Research Center revealed that the national high school graduation rate for American Indian students was 49.3%; incomparable to 76.2% of white students. This website will explore the history of Indian Reservation education system's, reasons for its substandard program, and why it needs attention today.
- Increase high school graduation rate for students in Indian Reservations.
- Create awareness of the struggling school system as well as the existence of Indian Reservations.
- Inform any potential volunteers.
- There is a hidden people group in America.
In a recent consensus, Native American's comprised 1.2% of the nations population. Indian reservations were first established in 1851, a result of the Indians Appropriation Act, and it granted Native Americans secluded and
undisturbed land. Today, about 310 reservations account for 2.3% of America's land. Native Americans are becoming a forgotten group in the American society, and are consequently suffering from extreme poverty. They hold the highest rate of poverty for any racial group with 29.1% of societal members below the line of penury. While Indian Reservations possess several realms that need improvement, a revamp of their education system is a crucial. In 2007, the EPE Research Center revealed that the national high school graduation rate for American Indian students was 49.3%; incomparable to 76.2% of white students. This website will explore the history of Indian Reservation education system's, reasons for its substandard program, and why it needs attention today.
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