New federal standards aim to address Native American college student undercount
Federal data has long undercounted Native American college students, complicating efforts to assess their educational needs. New federal standards could lead to more accurate data collection, ensuring Indigenous students are better represented in federal records. This change could drive improvements in funding and support for Native American students pursuing higher education.
- 1.Federal data vastly undercount Native American college students. Brookings Institution, .
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