Mar 31, 2023
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Mason
Pashia is joined for a second time on the podcast by
Awaachiáookaate', or Jason Cummins Ed.D. He is an enrolled member
of the Apsaalooke Nation, and recently served as a principal at
Crow Agency Public School. As an Indigenous scholar and school
leader he has innovatively worked to lead schools towards
authentically serving Native American students PreK-12 and their
communities by implementing culturally sustaining, trauma-informed,
and restorative approaches.
Dr. Cummins is currently serving as the Deputy Director for the
White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence,
and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening
Tribal Colleges and Universities, Office of the Secretary.
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