African-American mathematicians can be great role models and inspiring stories. Teach those stories in history class. Don't shortchange students on learning math
AnnMaria De Mars
1 Our consultants on Dakota culture and American history combed Library of Congress archives for these photos of Dakota and Ojibwe life.
When you want more than pictures of happy Indians and ...
I have mixed feelings about this time of year. On the one hand, I love my family and I have SO much to be thankful for. On the other hand, I’ve spent most of my career working on American Indian reservations so my feelings about the whole “let’s celebrate the […]
Native American Culture for Thanksgiving
When I was a graduate student at the University of California, Riverside, all three of my daughters attended the university preschool program. The Director of Native American programs had an office near mine, and each year, I’d stick my head in and say, “Hey, Alfreda, you spoke at the preschool […]
Three for Thursday: Native Americans TODAY
On a twitter education chat, people were discussing, “What education conferences would you recommend?” You missed it this year, since it ended today, but I have one for you for next year. First of all, the cost for the Wyoming Native American Education Conference is an unbelievable $25. Yes, you […]
Hidden Jewel: Wyoming Native American Education Conference
Making Camp Ojibwe can be used with second-graders. Here's one lesson plan showing how. Also includes tips for differentiated instruction.
Making Camp Ojibwe for Second-Grade Social Studies
Why make a game about decision-making when we know some schools will find it too controversial? Because it's needed.
Decision-making Games: Teaching What Kids Need to Learn
In Making Camp Ojibwe, what was our first App for Android and iOS, players learn how the Ojibwe lived hundreds of years ago. They learn about the Ojibwe migration. They can earn points by watching videos about history or math and answering questions. They can also earn points by doing […]
Native American kids, Latino kids, they’re all kids
I think all special education needs more math, but today I’m at the Native American special education conference, EPICS, so let’s talk about that. It’s a good conference, not least of all for the entertainment, and I’m already planning to come back next year. I went to some good sessions […]
Native American Special Education Needs More Math
Is there such a thing as Native American math? Of course! Math is in every culture and adding Native American content to your math class is easy.
Native American Culture in Math
3 With augmented reality apps for teaching math, numbers come to life. Bilingual apps in English, Spanish and Lakota
Augmented Reality Math Apps
2 NIEA is the best place to learn about Native American education but also has great session for anyone working in schools.