Indigenous and Native American learners, families and communities have historically been underserved and harmed by education systems in the United States. Often, schooling has subtracted linguistic, ethnic and cultural resources and expertise from them.
Amber Benedict, assistant professor
For the past two years, it has been hard to avoid a headline proclaiming that the COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating impacts on student learning.
Members of the military and their family members who pursue a career in education are often eager to serve the communities they are based in.
Arizona's Native American population includes more than 20 federally recognized tribes. Cheneil Jones, who is a student at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, is from the Navajo Nation.
Motivating students to connect with certain subjects, such as math and science that they may not see as relevant to their future career choices, can be challenging. One approach used is argumentative writing, which incorporates writing to encourage students to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they broaden understanding of complicated concepts.
The challenge
Natalie Gruber, a doctoral candidate at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College’s Leadership and Innovation, EdD program, was recently awarded a grant to fund a mindfulness program she created to support student mental health at Arizona State University.
Amanda Tachine, assistant professor at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton College, received the Association for the Study of Higher Education, or ASHE, Outstanding Book Award for her recent publication, “