Aid for Indian Education Arrives

APRIL 25, 2000

A 25-member Indian education advisory committee was named Monday by the Nebraska State Department of Education. Omaha boys

Members of the committee include Indian educators and leaders from throughout the state. The commission will develop a comprehensive statewide policy to address the needs of Indian children both on and off the reservation.

Documentation of the failures in Indian education came in the form of a special series by the Omaha World Herald earlier this year. The series prompted state officials to take action.

Goverenor Mike Johanns took action in his own way, vetoing a bill last week that would have provided an additional $1 million in funding to Omaha Nation and Winnebago public schools.

In response, both school boards passed resolutions to go forth with a lawsuit against the state. Litigation plans are expected to be finalized next week.

About the Photo:
Omaha boys in cadet uniforms. Carlisle Indian School. Pennsylvania. 1880. NARA.

Get the Story:
Indian Schools Panel Gets First Members (The Omaha World Herald 4/25)
Indian Education at Risk (Indian U. 4/19)
Indian school aid vetoed (Indian U. 4/17)

Special Report:
Broken Promise: The Failure of Indian Education (The Omaha World Herald.February 2000)

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