Report Focuses on Educational Progress, Challenges for American Indians/Alaska Natives

A new report from the National Center for Education Statistics examines the educational progress of American Indians and Alaska Natives, as well as educational challenges they face. “Status and Trends in the Education of American Indians and Alaska Natives: 2008” notes an increase in the number of American Indian/Alaska Native students who have pursued higher education, as well as higher attainment expectations. Differences in educational performance persist between American Indian/Alaska Native students and students of other racial and ethnic groups, however.