Indianz.Com > News > Native America Calling: Native student success depends on teachers
Native America Calling
Listen to Native America Calling every weekday at 1pm Eastern.
Native America Calling: Native student success depends on teachers
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Native student success depends on teachers
Post-pandemic burn out, persistently low pay, and a disparaging political climate are helping fuel a high number of teacher vacancies.
Some school districts have an easier time recruiting teachers from other countries than finding candidates from within their own borders.
Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce looks at how increasing class sizes, decreased attention on cultural connections, and the shifting political pressures mean Native students are at an increasing disadvantage.
Search
Filed Under
Tags
More Headlines
Native America Callling: Native in the Spotlight wth Aaju Peter
Native America Callling: Native Bookshelf with Unsettling Territory and Sons of Gunshooter
‘There’s nothing more important’: Secretary Mullin pushes controversial voting bill despite Native objections
Cronkite News: Cesar Chavez allegations lead to new and renewed challenges
Native America Callling: Cultural stewards and the Hopi Tribe
House subcommittee sets hearing on Alaska Native art bill
Native America Callling: A movement assesses the legacy for César Chávez
House Appropriations subcommittee schedules hearing on adoption programs
Press Release: Chinook Nation continues push for federal recognition
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 23, 2026)
Tom Cole: Shutdown at Department of Homeland Security continues
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation launches unique housing program
Native America Callling: Stakes are high in the Line 5 oil pipeline legal fight
‘I respect tribal sovereignty’: Markwayne Mullin vows collaboration at rocky confirmation hearing
Native America Callling: A view from the Iditarod trail and other winter sports competitions
More Headlines
Native America Callling: Native Bookshelf with Unsettling Territory and Sons of Gunshooter
‘There’s nothing more important’: Secretary Mullin pushes controversial voting bill despite Native objections
Cronkite News: Cesar Chavez allegations lead to new and renewed challenges
Native America Callling: Cultural stewards and the Hopi Tribe
House subcommittee sets hearing on Alaska Native art bill
Native America Callling: A movement assesses the legacy for César Chávez
House Appropriations subcommittee schedules hearing on adoption programs
Press Release: Chinook Nation continues push for federal recognition
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 23, 2026)
Tom Cole: Shutdown at Department of Homeland Security continues
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation launches unique housing program
Native America Callling: Stakes are high in the Line 5 oil pipeline legal fight
‘I respect tribal sovereignty’: Markwayne Mullin vows collaboration at rocky confirmation hearing
Native America Callling: A view from the Iditarod trail and other winter sports competitions
More Headlines