Inviting Contemporary American Indian Peoples Into the Classroom

What does the author feel about the re-enactment of the first Thanksgiving?

• It is an accurate historical representation

• It serves to privilege White colonists over American Indians

• It is a fun educational activity

• It is irrelevant to American history

What is the author's concern about the consequences of her actions or inactions?

• Her child's academic performance

• Her child's social skills

• Her child's cultural understanding

• Her child's physical health

Who shared the first story in the document?

• A high school teacher

• The father of a middle school student

• A college professor

• A Native American elder

What was the concern of the student's father regarding the play "Peter Pan"?

• The play was too long

• The play had inappropriate language and stereotypes

• The play was not entertaining

• The play was too expensive to produce

What was the age of the NAYO president mentioned in the second story?

• 15 years old

• 17 years old

• 18 years old

• 20 years old

Who shared the third story in the document?

• Dr. Jeremy Garcia and Dr. Valerie Shirley

• Dr. John Smith and Dr. Emily Brown

• Dr. Michael Johnson and Dr. Sarah Lee

• Dr. Robert Wilson and Dr. Anna Kim

What is the main goal of Garcia and Shirley's efforts in education?

• To strengthen Native children's identities

• To focus on standardized testing

• To eliminate cultural discussions

• To prioritize sports over academics

What did Garcia and Shirley recognize about the need for educational environments?

• They should honor and strengthen Native identities

• They should focus only on academic success

• They should avoid cultural discussions

• They should prioritize sports activities

How did the lead educator for the club view selling feathers?

• As a way to make money for the club

• As a spiritual practice

• As a cultural exchange

• As a school tradition

What question should schools ask to support Native families?

• How can we best support American Indian families in advocating for their children?

• How can we organize more cultural events?

• How can we improve academic performance?

• How can we increase sports participation?