William Demmert
Dr. William Demmert, a professor with Western’s Woodring College of Education, holds a doctorate in education from Harvard and is a former commissioner of education for Alaska, a former U.S. deputy commissioner of education and a former director of education in the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. He is of Tlingit and Oglala (Sioux) heritage and is currently working with the Rand Corporation, the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Educational Testing Services and other national studies regarding the education of native peoples and influence of culturally-based educational programs.The Education of Native Peoples
Not many Americans understand the unique contributions Native Americans (American Indian and Alaska natives) have made to the world, and many are not aware of the political relationships that exist between tribal groups and the U.S. government. William Demmert, a specialist in education and cultural issues, discusses these relationships and the challenges encountered by school systems and tribal groups working to improve educational opportunities for native students.
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