Cultural Connections 2
The highlights of the project include:
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The service area spans Northeast Nebraska to include Bancroft-Rosalie, Emerson-Hubbard, Homer, Lyons-Decatur, Oakland-Craig, and Pender
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Literacy resources purchased and distributed to the districts
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Traditional Art workshops
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Student and staff food sovereignty workshop with Chef Anthony Warrior and Local Elder Tammy Haskell
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Cultural Connections / Neihardt Center Summer Workshop at the historic John G. Neihardt Center in Bancroft: career exploration and cultural activites
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Career exploration activities
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Dual credit assistance
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Internship coordination
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Study skills workshops
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College planning activities
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Scholarship assistance
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Staff development opportunities
More About Cultural Connections 2
Tribal Partners: Omaha and Winnebago Tribes
Cultural Connections Team:
Project Director | Dr. Chris Stogdill
Success Manager | NDE Certified School Counselor | Ronda Ras
Cultural Liaison | NDE Certified Teacher and Winnebago Tribal Member | William Hunter-Maxwell
Cultural Connections 2 Goals
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Develop a service plan of culturally relevant student opportunities, supports, and educational choice through the implementation of a Native American parent advisory board.
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Improve cultural awareness and culturally appropriate supports for Native American student in project districts.
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Improve access to culturally relevant and appropriate teaching, learning, and reading materials in all project districts.
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Decrease double digit deficits in reading and math between Native American students and their same-grade peers to reflect the district average by the end of the five years.
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Develop a sustainable program that serves the needs of our Native American students.
