Native American students seek recognition and test-score reporting - Vallejo Times Herald:
"Reports about Native American students' test scores, good or bad, typically include no mention of their performance, said Melissa Mendoza, parent advisory chairwoman for the Vallejo school district's Native American Studies Program.
Schools can be light on their history but heavy with what some consider offensive representations of her people, she said.
Vallejo's Native American students, parents and families need more, Mendoza said.
'This is a culture that has donated so much to society as it is,' she said. 'It's not about casinos. It's about knowing who you are and being a part of the American culture and American tapestry.'"
"Reports about Native American students' test scores, good or bad, typically include no mention of their performance, said Melissa Mendoza, parent advisory chairwoman for the Vallejo school district's Native American Studies Program.
Schools can be light on their history but heavy with what some consider offensive representations of her people, she said.
Vallejo's Native American students, parents and families need more, Mendoza said.
'This is a culture that has donated so much to society as it is,' she said. 'It's not about casinos. It's about knowing who you are and being a part of the American culture and American tapestry.'"