Status and Trends in the Education of American Indians and Alaska Natives

Title:	Status and Trends in the Education of American Indians and Alaska Natives
Description:	This report examines both the current conditions and recent trends in the education of American Indians and Alaska Natives using statistical measures. It presents a selection of indicators that illustrate the educational achievement and attainment of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Over the past 20 years, American Indians/Alaska Natives have made gains in key education areas, such as increased educational attainment. However, gaps in academic performance between American Indian/ Alaska Native and White students remain.
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Cover Date:	August 2005
Web Release:	August 25, 2005
Print Release:	October 10, 2005
Publication #:	NCES 2005108 Order Your Free Copy Now From Ed Pubs General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Catherine Freeman, Mary Ann Fox
Type of Product:	Statistical Analysis Report
Survey/Program Areas:	Annual Reports and Information Staff (Annual Reports)
Keywords:	Achievement (Student) American Indian/Alaska Native • education Dropout Rates (High School) Graduation Rates, High School Minorities Participation Rates Persistence to Completion of Students in Higher Education Postsecondary Education Poverty Status Preprimary Education Progress in Education • minorities Race/Ethnicity • education of Student Outcomes Students • social factors Violence • victimization in school Youth Indicators
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