Board commends Indian Education Program as federal funding and student identification grow
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The Board unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month and commended the SFUSD Indian Education Program (Title 7). Program staff said identified students rose from 97 to 157 and federal funding increased from $21,000 to $32,000, enabling expanded family nights and a two-week summer science program.
The San Francisco Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution honoring the SFUSD Indian Education Program (Title 7) and recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month.
Gloria, identified in the meeting as director of the Indian Education Program, accepted the recognition and described recent program growth: student identification rose from 97 to 157 students and federal funding “has increased from, 21,000 to 32,000,” she said. Those additional dollars supported expanded activities including monthly family nights and an expanded summer science program that grew from one to two weeks and served an estimated 20 students initially and now about 60.
Gloria said the program office is housed at Cesar Chavez Elementary and emphasized the required Parent Advisory Committee’s role in directing funds and priorities. Michelle Anton, Parent Advisory Committee co-chair, and other parents explained that the program helps reduce dropout risk and supports college preparedness and cultural activities.
The resolution cites collaboration with community partners such as the Native American Health Center and Friendship House Association of American Indians and recognizes the program’s role in promoting cultural awareness and supporting American Indian and Alaska Native students across the district.
Board members thanked program staff and parents and approved the commendation by unanimous roll call.
