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Graduation Surge at Native Schools | Lafayette Louisiana News
Graduation rates at Native American schools soar to 79% — up from 52% in 2015 — thanks to a career-focused shift that’s reigniting student motivation and closing the dropout gap. At Chief Leschi Schools, teens like 18-year-old Gerald Dillon found purpose through hands-on roles like teaching assistants, sparking a renewed love for learning. Administrators credit the turnaround to ditching outdated college-only models and embracing trades like health sciences and education. Improved data tracking since 2018 also revealed a more accurate picture of success. But tribal leaders warn that looming…
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