NIEA Policy Resources
NIEA provides resources, talking points, positon papers and testimony to assist Native communities have a stronger voice when advocating for education improvements. Look below to find essential policy documents.
NIEA Publications
Native Education 101: Basic Facts about American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Education.
Published in 2010 in partnership with the National Education Association (NEA)
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NIEA Preliminary Report on No Child Left Behind in Indian CountryPublished in 2005
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NIEA Talking Points on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Published in 2009
Using Culturally Based Education to Increase Academic Achievement and Graduation Rates
Published in 2008
Policy Documents in Partnership with the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
NIEA and NCAI partnered on joint policy documents to highlight key issues in Native education. Click on the documents below to download the full version.
Briefing Papers
At each annual Legislative Summit, NIEA releases a yearly briefing book and talking points to use in meetings with local, state and federal legislators. You can view these documents on the NIEA Briefing Papers webpage.
U.S. Congressional Testimonies and Hearings in Indian Country
NIEA membership and leadership are often asked to provide their insight on the needs of Native educators and students. To view the speeches and read the transcripts from past hearings, please visit the Testimonials and Hearings webpage. |