2014 Fourth Quarter Newsletter - Navajo Nation Department of Diné
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2014 Fourth Quarter Newsletter - Navajo Nation Department of Diné
The Navajo Nation Department of Diné Education Newsletter July—August—September 2014 Department of Diné Education Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2014 4th Quarter (FY 2014 ) www.navajonationdode.org The Crownpoint Office of Diné Youth held a groundbreaking ceremony June 26, 2014, at the propose Youth Facility site and within walking distance to the Crownpoint High School. In the hot weather, dignitaries like: Navajo Nation Vice President Rex Lee Jim, Lynda Lovejoy, Tiis Tozi Bi’ Olta Senior Princess and Junior Princess, and Roberta Roberts, made this a wonderful occasion. The McKinley County Fire Department was on standby with their new Fire and Rescue vehicle. At the Ceremony, Virginia L. Nelson, Program Supervisor III, Crownpoint Office of Diné YOUTH, provides the overview of the construction. INSIDE The Master of Ceremony Jimmie Toledo, ODY Recreation Specialist, opened the ceremony with the Crownpoint Veterans posting colors. Virginia L. Nelson, Crownpoint Program Supervisor, provided the introduction of guests and dignitaries. Ronald Duncan, ODY Department Manager, offered the welcome address. The ground breaking ceremony signifies the beginning of the construction phase. CONT.: CROWNPOINT YOUTH FACILITY 2 ACTING SUPERINTENDENT TIMOTHY BENALLY’S MESSAGE 3 NAVAJO NATION BOARD OF EDUCATION 4 Newsletter Interview 5 ASU INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT 6 HIGHLIGHTS 7 WÁSHINDOON DÉÉ NAHAT’Á BAA HANE’ 8 2014 CHIEF MANUELITO SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 10 DIIJ9 DIN4 BIZAAD B7HWIIDEESH’11[ 12 July—August—September 2014 Department of Diné Education 4th Quarter (FY 2014 ) According to Virginia Nelson, the Crownpoint Youth Facility Complex becomes a reality due to many participants supporting and moving the project forward from the beginning stage to the construction phase, which includes: Navajo Housing Authority, Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Weller Architects, and Crownpoint Chapter, the Navajo Nation, and especially the youth. Navajo Nation Vice President Rex Lee Jim was the guest speaker at the Ceremony. The Crownpoint Youth Complex will include: A full size full basketball court, a weight room, a game room; classrooms, a library, a room for art and craft workshop, a conference room, kitchen, office space, and storage rooms. The overall building capacity is approximately 27,556 square feet of actual net floor area. The gymnasium multi-purpose which includes the full size basketball court is the biggest facility in the complex. On the outside, the complex will have a skate board park, a rope course, a garden area, and a parking lot to accommodate over 100 vehicles. Dignitaries included: Tiis Tozi Bi’ Olta Senior Princess and Junior Princess. The Crownpoint Youth Complex is a beautiful and awesome addition to the Crownpoint Agency. Posting of Colors by Crownpoint Veterans ② July—August—September 2014 Department of Diné Education 4th Quarter (FY 2014 ) ACTING SUPERINTENDENT BENALLY’S MESSAGE “Education is the cornerstone of the Navajo people, the Navajo traditions, and the Navajo society.” Yá'át'ééh students, Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year. This will be another exciting school year. We are happy that you had an exciting summer break and you are now ready and prepared to continue with your education. Together with your parents, grandparents and extended family members, the Navajo Nation looks forward to you completing your primary and secondary education (k – 12 grades). Timothy Benally, Acting Superintendent of Schools, Navajo Nation Department of Diné Education We know that students have been thinking about the up-coming school year successful 2014-2015 school year. It takes many hours of preparation to execute an effective plan from administrators to teachers and then to students. because many of you will have new teachers, new classrooms, and new friends. As the school progresses, you will find that school is enjoyable and you will appreciate the new school environment. A highly qualified teacher is the key to an ultimate learning experience for students to prepare and successfully enter into universities and colleges. Therefore, preparation is very important and it must be considered a priority in and at all schools. One of the best ingredients of an enjoyable life beyond the school campus is EDUCATION. Undoubtedly, education provides stable economic opportunities everywhere. Therefore, education is very important. Students, good luck and we want you to have a successful school year. We desire all young people to get an education to enjoy rewarding economic opportunities. The Navajo Nation’s expectation of its young people is to get an education. Therefore, take the challenge: Attend class every school -day, study diligently, turn-in homework, and participate in classroom discussions. After school, complete your homework assignments. It is not very difficult, but your commitment is very important. Only you can make that commitment and follow-through with it. (Emphasis added) COMING-UP! Don’t miss it . . . . 2015 Navajo Nation Science Fair On-line Registration January 2015 www.sciencefairregistration.com/az/nnsf We extend our appreciation to teachers and school administration for the preparation they made to achieve a ③ July—August—September 2014 Department of Diné Education 4th Quarter (FY 2014 ) NAVAJO NATION BOARD OF EDUCATION Jimmy C. Begay Dolly C. Begay, MA President Vice President Dr. Bernadette Todacheene Katherine D. Arviso Rose J. Yazzie Secretary Fort Defiance Agency Western Navajo In the Fourth Quarter of FY 2014, NNBOE held Board meetings dealing with Navajo Head Start, Reauthorization process and procedures, Grant/Contract Schools Annual Compliance Standards, and approved reports requesting approval by the Health, Education and Human Services Committee. Here are some highlights. Contact NNDODE Admin for copies of resolutions and minutes. On July 22, 2014, Dr. Kalvin White, Education Administrator provided the Navajo Nation Board of Education training on the Accountability Work Book that included information on: Governance and responsibility issues; Schools in NN Alternative AVP Plan; longitudinal data base; PARCC assessment issues; and Common Core implementation. On July 29, 2014, NNBOE conducted four interviews for the vacant position — Navajo Nation Superintendent of School. On candidate was not available for the interview. After the interview and based on the interview results, the Board approved Resolution NNBEJY-262-2014 recommending the Navajo Nation Council confirms Dr. Tommy Lewis, Jr., as the Superintendent of School. On August 1, 2014, Navajo Nation Board of Education held the NNDODE budget hearing covering Fiscal Year 2015 budget for all NNDODE Programs receiving general funds from the Navajo Nation. At the conclusion of the budget hearing, the Board approved the Budget Resolution recommending approval to HEHS Committee the NNDODE Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget. The September 12th, 2014 meeting, Board agenda included several educational items which included an update report by Timothy Benally, Acting Superintendent of School, regarding the Feasibility Study: A plan to develop procedures and process to establish a one grant concept for Navajo Nation BIE– operation and BIE-funded schools. In September 2013, the Bureau of Indian Education approved funds for the Feasibility Study. Thereafter, DODE approved NTEC to conduct the Study. The Board approved a Resolution which approved 12 Grant Schools, one Contract School, and Dream Diné Charter School as “Pilot Schools” to implement the Navajo Nation Alternative Accountability Work book. In the Resolution, Whereas Paragraph Six states, “The Navajo Nation’s Alternative Workbook intends to create an academic accountability system on the Navajo Nation for tribally controlled grant and contracted schools.” The fourteen “Pilot Schools” include: Many Farms Community School, Inc. To’Hahiilee-He Communty School BOE Shonto Preparatory School, Inc. Wide Ruins Community & Junior High School Na’Neelzhin Ji’Olta Day School, Inc. Hunters Point Boarding School, Inc. Lukachukai Community School, Inc. Little Singer Community School, Inc. Tsé Nitsaa Deez’ahi Diné Bi’Olta, Inc. Chiłchinbeto Community School, Inc. Dream Diné Charter School Greasewood Springs Community School, Inc. Rough Rock Community School, Inc. Greyhills Academy High School, Inc. On September 12, 2014, and in a separate action, the Board of Education approved a Resolution which approved the DODE Sovereignty in Indian Education Grant Proposal. The Grant Proposal supports the Navajo Nation objective “to manage and operate tribally controlled schools as defined in the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 and Indian Self-Determination Act.” The chief educational goal of the Navajo Nation, according to the Proposal, is to prepare its youth for lifelong learning and achievement, improve graduation rates, reduce dropout rate, and prepare graduating classes to improve ACT/SAT scores. ④ Gloria Johns, MA Board Member Appointed Bennie Begay Board Member Appointed Patrick Lynch, MPH Board Member Appointed July—August—September 2014 Department of Diné Education 4th Quarter (FY 2014 ) Regarding the Crownpoint Youth Complex, Virginia L. Nelson, Program Supervisor III, Crownpoint Office of Diné YOUTH, answers the following questions: When did the planning of the complex begin? The actually planning of the facility has been ongoing for the past 7 years. How many chapters will the facility serve? The surrounding Chapters are; Standing Rock, Littewater, Becenti, Crownpoint, Nahodishgish, and Smith Lake. Are there chapter resolutions supporting the facility? Virginia L. Nelson, Program Supervisor III, Crownpoint Office of Diné YOUTH We received Resolutions from Crownpoint Chapter and Littlewater Chapter, and we received Letters of Support from the rest of the Chapters. Where did the funds come from? The Crownpoint Youth Complex was funded by NAHASDA. We also received additional funds from the Navajo Abandoned Mind Lands & Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Department. Will there be a sidewalk from the school to the complex? Yes. There will be a sidewalk connected to the main road to the school. Will there be a baseball field? We already have a baseball field. Should there be any extra funds remaining we will be looking at making improvements with the existing Baseball field. What other plans do you have for outside? We have included a skate park, a ropes course and a playground to the new Youth Complex. Who were the dignitaries at the Groundbreaking Ceremony? Mr. Rex L. Jim, Navajo Nation Vice-President; HUD Representatives from New York, Ms. Roberta Roberts (representing Aneva Yazzie, CEO of Navajo Housing Authority); Mr. Ronald Duncan, Dept. Manager-Dine’ Youth; and Lynda Lovejoy, newly elected PRC for NM. How many youth do you anticipate will use the facility? On a daily basis, approximately 150 youths utilize the facility. When will the construction of the Youth Complex be finished and ready for the dedication ceremony? We are looking at June 2016. Depending on the weather. ⑤ July—August—September 2014 Department of Diné Education 4th Quarter (FY 2014 ) Navajo Nation IGA with Arizona State University Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement Between Arizona State University and the Navajo Nation Approved by the Health, Education and Human Services Committee Window Rock, Arizona. On Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the To’Hajiilee Chapter Desidero Center, the Health, Education and Human Services Committee unanimously approved Legislation No. 0141-14, an amendment to extend the term of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Navajo Nation and Arizona State University. Originally, the Intergovernmental Agreement was approved in 2009 but expired May 31, 2014. In April 2014, the Navajo Nation Department of Diné Education (NNDODE) working with Arizona State University (ASU) initiated the renewal of the IGA. By a Memorandum of April 21, June 18, 2014, Health, Education, and Human Services Committee meeting at Tohajiilee Chapter 2014, Timothy Benally, Acting Super- Desidero Center intendent of Schools, requested the Navajo Nation Department of Justice to conduct a legal essentially introduced the amendment into the Legislareview of the proposed amendment prior to execution. tive process of the Legislative Branch of the Navajo NaBased on its legal review, Michelle Begay, Attorney at the tion government. The Memo states in relevant parts: Navajo Nation Department of Justice, by Memorandum “The Navajo Nation Department of Diné Education finds dated April 23, 2014, responded that provisions on it necessary and important to extend the term of the In“Dispute Resolution and Sovereign Immunity” in Section J tergovernmental Agreement (IGA for an additional twoneeds to be amended because it is outdated and the year period. The Navajo Nation Board of Education by overall provision needs to reflect the negotiated proviResolution NNBEMY-246-2014 approved amendments to sions specifically on dispute resolution and sovereignty IGA between the Navajo Nation and Arizona State Univerimmunity clauses. sity.” Thereafter, by Memorandum dated May 20, 2014, Mr. Timothy Benally writes to Jonathan Hale, HEHSC Chairperson, requesting sponsorship for legislation to amend the IGA between NNDODE and ASU. This Memo “Pursuant to Paragraph E of the IGA, the attached Amendment to extend the term from June 1, 2014, to May 31, 2016. In addition, NNDOJ recommends paragraph J, page 7, of the IGA amended to reflect current ⑥ July—August—September 2014 Department of Diné Education 4th Quarter (FY 2014 ) The Committee accepted the Agreement submitted by ASU by deleting the original Exhibit B and inserting a new Exhibit B, the Agreement submitted by ASU. Amend ment one, was coor dinated with the OLC Attorney assigned to HEHSC. In the meeting, the Commit tee raised several questions about what are some pending projects being worked on between ASU and DODE that necessitated the renewal of the IGR Agreement. Dr. White provided adequate responses to committee inquiries. Based on the committee discussion, HEHSC issued a directive to receive an update written report on pending projects. Some of these pending projects may be outside the perimeter of the IGA, but are deemed general projects DODE is working on and coordinating with other entities and not necessarily with ASU. Most importantly, HEHSC Advisor will forward a Memo from HEHSC requesting for the update report. NNDODE anticipates the content of the Memo will clarify the exact and specific issues to cover in the update report. In general, the Memo will be used as a guide and reference to develop the update report. policy. Thereafter all other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect.” Without delay, Mr. Hale, submitted the request for legislation to Mr. Levon B. Henry, Chief Legislative Counsel, at the Office of Legislative Counsel, who drafted the legislation. The Office of the Speaker assigns the drafted legislation as: Legislation No. 0141-14. The Health, Education and Human Service Committee placed Legislation No. 0141-14 on its agenda after completing the mandatory public comment period required by the Navajo Nation Council. According to the committee assignment for the Legislation, the next committee to consider the Legislation is the Budget and Finance Committee and then the Naabik’íyáti’ Committee of the Navajo Nation Council. Regarding the news that HEHSC approved Legislation No. 0141-14, Dr. Bryan McKinley Jones Brayboy, Professor of Indigenous Education and Justice and Director of Center for Indian Education, at Arizona State University responded by email: “We are excited to be able to continue our work. We think it best to come back together sometime in late August or early September so that we can begin thinking about both pending projects, but also future work.” The next time you're Online. ⑦ July—August—September 2014 Department of Diné Education 4th Quarter (FY 2014 ) Here is a list of several current Congressional Legislation that focus on Native American educational issues. These Bills are making their way through the legislative process in Washington D.C. This list is not by all means comprehensive but it gives an idea of what is happening in Washington D.C. regarding Native American educational issues. BUILDING UPON UNIQUE INDIAN LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT Senate Bill 1131 Sponsor: Senator Tom Udall (NM) A Bill to strengthen Indian education, and for other purposes. The Secretary of the Interior is directed to establish an in-school facility innovation program contest in which institutions of higher education, including Tribal Colleges and Universities are encouraged to consider solving the problem of how to improve school facilities for tribal schools and schools served by the Bureau of Indian Education for problem-based learning in their coursework and through extracurricular opportunities. The Secretary of Education and the Secretary of the Interior are directed to establish a Department of the Interior and Department of Education Joint Oversight Board. The Secretary is directed to award grants to eligible entities to enable such entities to create or expand a teacher or administrator, or both, pipeline for teachers and administrators of Native American students. The Secretary of Education is directed to ensure that any program administered by the Department of Education that awards grants, contracts, or other assistance to benefit elementary schools and secondary schools or prekindergarten or early childhood programs, provides a reservation, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Education for each such grant, contract, or assistance program for: Bureau-funded schools.; Prekindergarten programs or early childhood programs or services operated by a tribe or Indian organization; and elementary schools or secon- dary schools operated by a tribe or Indian organization. The Secretary is directed to establish a program to improve school environments and student skill development for healthy choices for Native American students To carry-out title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (Impact Aid Funds) additional appropriation is authorized: $750,000,000 for fiscal year 2014; $750,000,000 for fiscal year 2015; and $750,000,000 for fiscal year 2016. For tribal colleges, appropriate $91,087,500 for fiscal year 2014 from July 1, 2014, to September 30, 2015, for: (1) Programs under title V of the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978; (2) The Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development established under the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Culture and Art Development Act; (3) Institutional operations grants for the Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute under the authority of the Act of November 2, 1921, popularly known as the Snyder Act; and (4) Scholarships and adult education and special higher education scholarships Defines tribal school as: (A) a school that is a Bureau-funded school, as defined in section 1141 of the Education Amendments of 1978; (B) a prekindergarten program, early childhood program or service, or elementary school or secondary school, operated by an Indian tribe or tribal organization (as defined in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; (C) a school that is located on Indian lands; or (D) a school in which a predominance of the students ⑧ who attend the school are Native American or Alaska Native students, as determined by the Secretary. NATIVE LANGUAGE IMMERSION STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT ACT Senate Bill 1948 Sponsor: Senator Jon Tester (MT) A Bill to promote the academic achievement of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children with the establishment of a Native American language grant program. According to the SB 2918, the purposes of this section are: (1) To establish a grant program to support schools using Native American languages as the primary language of instruction of all curriculum taught at the school that will improve high school graduation rates, college attainment, and career readiness; and (2) to further integrate into this Act, Federal policy for such schools, as established in the Native American Languages Act (Public Law 101-477). NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION ACT H.R. 1658 Sponsor: Representative Scott Tipton (CO-3) A Bill to help fulfill the Federal mandate to provide higher educational opportunities for Native American Indians. According to the Bill, the purpose of this Act to ensure that Federal funding is provided to support and sustain the longstanding Federal mandate requiring colleges and States to waive, in certain circumstances, tuition charges for Native American Indian students they admit to an undergraduate college program, including the waiver of tuition charges for Indian students who are not residents of July—August—September 2014 Department of Diné Education 4th Quarter (FY 2014 ) Read more about these Bills at: https://www.congress.gov the State in which the college is located. NATIVE ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY ACT of 2014 Senate Bill 1998 Sponsor: Senator Mazie K. Hirono (HI) A Bill to amend the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act to reserve funds for American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Tribal College or University adult education and literacy. Among other purposes, the Secretary is authorized to award grants to Tribal Colleges or Universities and Native Hawaiian educational organizations: (1) To enable the Tribal Colleges or Universities and Native Hawaiian educational organizations to develop and implement innovative, effective, and replicable programs designed to enhance life skills and transition individuals to employability and postsecondary education; and (2) to provide technical assistance to such colleges, universities, and organizations for program administration. JOHNSON O’MALLEY SUPPLMENTAL INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM MODERNIZATION ACT H.R. 4328 Sponsor: Representative Tom Cole (OK) A Bill to establish a program to award contracts to certain tribal organizations, Indian corporations, public school districts, and States, and for other purposes. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs and in conjunction with the Director of the Bureau of Indian Education, is directed to establish a program to enter into contracts with eligible entities that have or serve Indian students to provide educational benefits to Indian students. The purpose of the fund is to provide educational benefits to Indian students. Further, the Secretary is authorized to transfer to the Bureau of Indian Education funds to carry-out the purpose of the Act. NATIVE AMERICAN LANGUAGES PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION Senate Bill 2299 Sponsor: Senator Jim Johnson (SD) Photo by Nicholet D. Parkhurst. ©2010. A Bill to amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize a provision to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages. (This Bill amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize appropriations, for FY2015FY2019, for a grant program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages.) STUDENT SUCCESS ACT H.R. 5 Sponsor: Representative John Kline (MN-2) A Bill to support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children's schools, and for other purposes. [The Navajo Nation Washington Office reports that this is “the House’s Version of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA Reauthorization).”] STRENGTHENING AMERICA’S SCHOOLS ACT OF 2013 Senate Bill 1094 Sponsor: Senator Tom Harkin (IA) This Bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. (The Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013 is a comprehensive reauthorization of the Ele⑨ mentary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.) AMERICAN INDIAN TEACHER LOAN FORGIVENESS ACT Senate Bill 2458 Sponsor: Senator John E. Walsh (MT) The American Indian Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act of 2014, would create a program to forgive up to $17,500 In federal student loan debt to Native American Teachers who have been employed as a teacher at certain schools for five Consecutive school years. July—August—September 2014 Department of Diné Education 4th Quarter (FY 2014 ) 2014 Chief Manuelito Award Ceremony On July 25, 2014, at the 2014 Chief Manuelito Award Ceremony, the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance, Navajo Nation Department of Diné Education, proudly awarded Chief Manuelito Scholarships to 92 eligible students. Antonio, Gerilyn Wingate High School University of New Mexico Brooks, Colby B. Winslow High School Arizona State University Ellison, Dominique E. Kirtland Central High School Arizona State University Arviso, Chase F. Bloomfield High School San Juan College Brown, Danielle E. Valley High School University of Arizona Etcitty, Hannah R. UNM-Gallup Middle College Chicago State University Avalos, Quesha Betty H. Fairfax High School Northern Arizona University Brown, Jessica R. Kirtland Central High School Arizona State University Etsitty, Terri M. Monument Valley High School Fort Lewis College Bahe, Christielle A. Crownpoint High School University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Butler, Micah R. Smithville High School Cornerstone University Farland, Shoshana L. Monument Valley High School Arcadia University Barber, Mataya N. Agua Fria Union High School Arizona State University Castillo, Chad C. Rehoboth Christian School University of New Mexico Footracer, Cheyenne M. Agua Fria Union High School Colorado School of Mines Barbone, Tristan D. Navajo Preparatory School New Mexico State University Chambellan, Miranda Manzano High School NM Institute of Mining & Technology Garcia, Baylee N. Belen Senior High School Northern Arizona University Begay, Andria B. Coconino High School Northern Arizona University Charleston, Garhett Miyamura High School University of New Mexico-Gallup Garcia, Victoria R. Piedra Vista High School Texas Technical University Begay, Brandon A. Coconino High School Northern Arizona University Charley, Avery K. Window Rock High School University of Arizona Gishey, Clay H. Ganado High School Mesa Community College Begay, Justin A. Shiprock High School Stanford University Clyde, Martisha Piedra Vista High School Arizona State University Gorman, Harrenson C. Crownpoint High School Dartmouth College Begay, Merissa M. Los Lunas High School New Mexico State University Curley, Caleigh A. Window Rock High School Northern Arizona University Gorman, Jalyn Z.T. Rehoboth Christian School Northern Arizona University Benally, Onri J. Red Valley-Cove High School Utah State University-Eastern Curley, Mariah J. Navajo Preparatory School Texas Technical University Goy, Lionel Coconino High School Coconino Community College Benally, Tianna L. Wingate High School Fort Lewis College Curley, Tia H. Kirtland Central High School Fort Lewis College Habel, Jessica Mountain View High School Utah Valley University Black, Jr., Larrison F. Page High School Arizona State University Dailey, Leandrew A. Navajo Preparatory School Fort Lewis College Hanson, Bradley J. Monument Valley High School Northern Arizona University Bowsley, Nolten J. Monument Valley High School Utah State University-Eastern Deschine, Miriam I. Window Rock High School Northern Arizona University Harvey, Jr., Alvin D. Aztec High School New Mexico State University Bremer-Bennett, Laura J. Rehoboth Christian School Calvin College Dixon, Breanna M. Monument Valley High School Utah State University-Eastern Haskey, Robyn B. Y. Tuba City High School Arizona State University ⑩ July—August—September 2014 Department of Diné Education 4th Quarter (FY 2014 ) “My Grandchild, Education is the Ladder, Tell our people to take it” - Chief Manuelito (1818-1893) Henderson, Timberlin Piedra Vista High School Western State College of Colorado Nockideneh, Dillon J. Page High School Utah State University-Eastern Todacheenie, Shelby L. Page High School Northern Arizona University Herder, Kentaro J. Monument Valley High School University of Arizona O’ Reilly, Caitlin E. Page High School Arizona State University Todea, Naat’ aanii B. Boulder High School University of Colorado-Boulder Hooper, Zoey K. Kirtland Central High School New Mexico Highlands University Oldham, Jess B. Lander Valley High School Laramie County Community College Todechine, Marcus J. Flagstaff High School Arizona State University Iverson, Sage E. Las Vegas Academy Int’ l Studies Brigham Young University Peaches, Karla R. Monument Valley High School Northern Arizona University Toledo, Amber A. Cuba High School New Mexico State University James, Kyra V. Ganado High School University of Arizona Reano, Brandi L. Navajo Preparatory School Dartmouth College Toledo, Talon R. Thoreau High School Arizona State University Jesus, Meteighka L. Navajo Pine High School Navajo Technical University Roanhorse, Kara G. West Mesa High School Brown University Tom, Tannon S. Winslow High School Arizona State University John, Sonya N. Navajo Preparatory School Northern Arizona University Russell, Taylor A. Kirtland Central School University of Utah Tsingine, Niomi P. Kirtland Central High School University of Arizona Laughter, Angel L. Betty H. Fairfax High School Arizona State University Saltclah, Sheldon V. Whitehorse High School University of Utah-Eastern Tsosie, Chelsi A. Window Rock High School Northern Arizona University Mackey, Christian M. Kirtland Central High School University of Denver Sandoval, Jayne A. Holbrook High School Northern Arizona University Vale, Autumn L. McClintock School Northern Arizona University Mannie, Cedrick M. Ganado High School Eastern Arizona College Scott, Kayla B. McClintock High School Northern Arizona University Weaver, Maelynn S. Discovery Canyon Campus School University of Colorado-CO Springs McCabe, Kendra L. Fort Thomas High School Yale University Sells, Natalia L. Navajo Preparatory School Fort Lewis College Yazzie, RaineeSommer Navajo Preparatory School Diné College McNiel, Chase Rehoboth Christian School Stanford University Smith, Shantel Richfield High School Snow College Yazzie, Tamera Gallup High School University of New Mexico Miller, Taylor K. Kirtland Central High School Duke University Soland, Tara L. Gallup High School University of Arizona Yazzie, Titus T. Chandler High School Northern Arizona University Murray, Nicholas P. Window Rock High School Arizona State University Talk, Athena R. Kirtland Central High School Northern Arizona University Yellowhair, Nathan Highland High School Arizona State University Nakai-Chapman, Joshuah B. Piedra Vista High School New Mexico State University Tapaha, Kanani K. Kirtland Central High School Dartmouth College Yellowman, Theodora L. Home School Mesa Community College Nez, Alexander M. Tuba City High School Northern Arizona University Thompson, Tezha A. Many Farms High School Fort Lewis College ⑪ http://www.onnsfa.org July—August—September 2014 Department of Diné Education 4th Quarter (FY 2014 ) Diij9 Din4 Bizaad B7hwiideesh’11[ Nits7dzikees Dzizl99’ STANDARD: K’4 hwiinidzin d00 1d1hozd7lzin bee had7n7sht’4e doolee[7g77 b0hwiideesh’11[. Concept 1 — Kώ4nisdzin doolee[ k’4dinishdzin binniiy4 shinahat’a’ 1deesh[77[. Shizh4’4 d00 bi[ h17j44’ shi[ nil98go baa ah44h nisin doolee[. !’1hwiin7t’9 saad bee y1shti’ doolee[. Concept 2 — !d1hozd7lzin &inists’32’go ninahj8’ b7nashidi’neezt3’7g77 choosh’98 doolee[. 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