Participants in the Caring Wisdom Forward meeting prioritized improving tribal community outreach and education, noting widespread capacity constraints at tribal ICWA programs and recommending multi-level (case, agency, policy) approaches, greater tribal representation in state policy tables, due-diligence refinements on notices and possible resour

Lack of education in India’s tribal communities fuels poverty, health disparities, job loss, digital divide & inequality. Empowerment needs inclusive learning.

Department of Education mandates reporting on student data and school performance by tribes

Federally recognized Indian tribes can propose charter schools without district board submission.

BIE schools' poor facilities contribute to students lagging behind national academic standards.