Tribal Nations and the United States: An Introduction
This guide developed by the National Congress of American Indians provides a basic overview of the history and underlying principles of tribal governance. Its’ purpose is to ensure that policy decision makers at the local, state, and federal level understand their relationship to tribal governments as part of the American family of governments.
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Informal and Formal Supports May Affect Hispanic Early Educators’ Physical and Mental Well-Being
Report September 13, 2024
This brief, published by National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families, aims to improve our understanding of the well-being of the Hispanic ECE workforce and how ECE programs may play a role in their well-being (or “wellness”).
The US Census Bureau Misclassified the Hmong. Our Community Suffers as a Result
Blog May 21, 2024
Recently, the US Census Bureau reclassified Hmong Americans from Southeast Asian to East Asian. This misclassification not only ensures that resources will not be allocated to the educational, health, and mental health services the Hmong community need, it erases their cultural history and identity.
Reducing Disparities for Latino Children and Families: A National Latino Infant Policy Agenda Provides Solutions
Blog April 10, 2024
BUILD believes that to effectively meet the needs of young children and their families, we must recognize existing disparities, including opportunity and achievement gaps. Therefore, we see the urgent need to support policy solutions to better serve Latino infants, toddlers, and families.