Strengthening Culture-Based Education in Standing Rock
Through the Standing Rock Strengthening Culture-Based Education Partnership, educators, researchers, and higher education staff are transforming math instruction for Native students in Standing Rock. The team is creating and implementing culturally relevant, project-based elementary math modules to boost student engagement and success. Focused on Indigenous food/crafts, these co-designed modules integrate lived experience and cultural heritage into learning. Professional development supports help Standing Rock teachers confidently work to increase student interest and achievement in math.
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Sunshine Carlow
United Tribes Technical College
Kathleen Feeney
Mathematica
Chris Fried
Sitting Bull College
Kirsten Miller
Mathematica