Teachers and Leaders Brief

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This brief explores ways in which state education agencies, local education agencies, tribal education departments, schools, and educator preparation programs can support teachers and leaders as they preserve Native culture, knowledge, and language to improve the lives of Native children and youth. Specifically, this brief covers preparing and recruiting Native teachers and educational leaders; developing an Native knowledge educator preparation program curriculum and professional learning for current teachers; and certifying tribal speakers and culture experts to teach in schools.