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Native American graduation rates surge amid focus on career training

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Graduation rates at schools overseen by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Education have significantly increased, reaching a record high of 79% by 2025. This improvement is attributed partly to a renewed focus on career and technical training, which has motivated students like Gerald Dillon to stay engaged and graduate. However, concerns exist that administrative changes and potential budget cuts could jeopardize this progress. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Savannah Peters, The Associated Press ·

    ‘We devalued the trades’: A Native American graduation miracle that isn’t what it seems

    BIE graduation rates hit a record 79% in 2025, but tribes with resources to innovate are pulling away from underfunded schools.

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