"Where community, policy, and education are woven together"
Welcome to the CIE Policy Corner, this blog is dedicated to empowering educators by providing timely, high-quality resources that authentically reflect and support Indigenous communities. Through the elevation of rigorous research, in-depth policy analysis, and strategic field-building content, we aim to strengthen educator workforce policies and practices nationwide. Our mission is to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively serve Indigenous students and communities, fostering a more inclusive and equitable educational environment for all.
Ed Policy Blog Coming Soon: DOI Federal Indian Boarding School BriefNovember 2024 |
Ed Policy Explainer The Journey of American Indian Education: A Five-Year ReviewThe AIPI-CIE Five-Year Review highlights the collaborative efforts of the American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) and the Center for Indian Education (CIE) at Arizona State University (ASU) in unpacking Indian education law, policies and executive orders from 2019 to 2024. It provides a comprehensive analysis of legislative developments, key educational initiatives, and policy shifts that impact American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The document underscores the historical context of federal-tribal relations, the federal trust responsibility, and key policies aimed at promoting educational equity, cultural preservation, and self-determination. By evaluating K-12 education reforms, higher education policies, and language preservation efforts, the review showcases both progress and ongoing challenges in achieving educational equity for Native American students. Through its work, AIPI and CIE continue to strengthen the capacity of Indigenous education systems, supporting Tribal sovereignty and fostering future opportunities for Native learners. September 20, 2024 Click Here to Read |
Ed Policy Blog At the Intersection of Law & Policy in Indian EducationIn the governance and regulation of society, law and policy play distinct yet essential roles. While both maintain order and guide behavior, they function differently and serve unique purposes. This document provides an overview of law and policy as they relate to education. Specifically, in the context of Indian Education, this document aims to help educators understand the relationship between education law and policy to support the success of Native American students. August 22, 2024 Click Here to Read |
About the Writer
The CIE Policy Corner Blog is penned by Brooke Curleyhair (Diné).
As a citizen of the Navajo Nation, Brooke is of the Giant People clan, born for the Folded Arm People clan. Her maternal grandfather is of the Red House People clan and her paternal grandfather is of the Black Sheep clan.
Brooke is a first-year doctoral student in the Department of Education Leadership at Northern Arizona University and works at Arizona State University as an Indigenous Education Research Analyst. This is a joint appointment between the American Indian Policy Institute at the Law School and the Center for Indian Education in the Department of American Indian Studies. It is through this collaboration that Brooke is able to feed her passion of enhancing educational opportunities through researching and analyzing academic policy to ensure success for Indigenous students through graduation and into careers.