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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education December 4, 2023 - 7:09 pm

K-State professor earns national award for dedication to improving Indigenous education

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

An assistant professor of education leadership at K-State and a citizen of the Osage Nation of Oklahoma earned a national human rights education award for work to improve Indigenous education.

Education February 24, 2022 - 8:44 pm

Native American educators call for reform after racist comments from the state’s top educator

by Tricia Masenthin

A professional group of Native American educators from Kansas called for reform after the state’s top educator made racist comments that were recorded on video.

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