Minnesota schools can do a better job of teaching about Native Americans’ history and present, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community said this month. It’s putting $5 million and three years into a statewide effort to help that happen with more and better class plans, classroom resources and training and professional development for teachers and administrators.
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Shakopee Sioux announce $5 million campaign to boost Indian education in Minnesota schools
“I don’t think there’s a single tribe undertaking an initiative like this,” Crooks-Stratton said. “We’re hoping we can move the needle in the narrative in Minnesota and be a model.”