Schools tackle achievement gap for Native American students

In a recent government meeting, officials discussed critical initiatives aimed at addressing educational disparities among Native American students. The meeting highlighted the need for targeted support to improve academic achievement within this demographic, which has shown the least growth and achievement compared to other groups.

To tackle this issue, the district has appointed a Native American student support specialist, Jovia de Maurer, who will work alongside an existing Native American liaison. This addition comes as a result of extra funding received from the state, underscoring the commitment to enhancing support for Native American students.

The meeting also emphasized the strategic hiring of staff to bolster academic support across schools. Officials mentioned the importance of employing certified reading interventionists and cognitive academic language practitioners at every school site to ensure that students receive the necessary resources for their educational development.

Further discussions are planned for future meetings, where more details about these initiatives and the roles of the newly appointed staff will be shared. The focus remains on intentional staffing and resource allocation to bridge the achievement gap for Native American students and enhance overall academic performance within the district.