Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification. The North Dakota Native American Essential Understandings Statewide Initiative is closing the achievement gap between Native and non-Native students in North Dakota. North Dakota's define what NAEP is here write it out then (NAEP) scores demonstrate a 2-3 point improvement in reading and math, which was historically unattainable. Native American graduation rates have risen from 52% to 78% since the initiative began. This success envisions a future where Native students see schools as culturally relevant, and underscores that cultural identity enhances learning for all students. NDDPI has worked with Compass, Partners in Learning (formerly Technology & Innovation in Education) in the past. The funding would ensure Phase VIII in the continuation of the work that has already been initiated.
