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Native American Education Through the years minority groups have long endured repression, poverty, and discrimination. A prime example of such a group is the Native Americans. They had their own land and fundamental way of life stripped from them almost unceasingly for decades. Although they were the real “natives” of the land, they were driven off by the government and coerced to assimilate to the white man’s way. Unfortunately, the persecution of the Natives was primarily based on the prevalent greed for money and power. This past impeded the Native American’s preservation of their culture as many were obviated of the right to speak the native language and dress in traditional clothing. Because of this cultural expulsion, among other things, Native Indians’ ancestral identities have withered. Until recently there have not been many rectifications in their social standing, economic situation, and educational progress. So it came to be that Native American students in the state of Nebraska statistically score among the lowest in the nation. However, despite their history of cultural repression and violence some Native American reservations have improved their educational success. Through innovative teaching techniques and a full understanding of the Native American culture, schooling systems have improved in various places around the nation. These model academic curriculums can lead the way for more advancement in struggling areas such as Nebraska. There are many factors that have contributed to the concurrent academic struggle with Native Americans. The government’s Americanization efforts directly repressed their culture and identity through the Indian boarding schools. There were rules invoked such as cutting the children’s h... ... middle of paper ... ...es." Interview by Diane W. Dunne. Education World: The Educator's Best Friend. Education World. Web. 24 Mar. 2010. . Native American tribal leaders, writers, scholars, and storytellers. Native Universe: Voices of Indian America. National Geographic Society, 2004. 173. Pritzker, M. Barry. Native America Today: A Guide to Community Politics and Culture. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO, Inc., 1999. 23-25. “The Dawes Act: 1887.” Nebraska Studies. Web. 24 Mar. 2010. . “The Reservation System: Native American Lands Sold Under the Dawes Act.” Nebraska Studies. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. . "The Trail of Tears - Cherokee Indians Forcibly Removed from North Georgia." About North Georgia. Golden Ink. Web. 24 Mar. 2010. .

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