03/20/2013
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"If that barrier exists--if I may, Ms. Bird--how can the individual, through individual grit, get over that barrier?"
"It is our responsibility to uphold a high standard for education, generally; but for Indian education as well."
"I hope that we can resolve some issues surrounding this school, and we can work to ensure that Native students feel safe."
"We want our students, no matter who they are or where they are from, to succeed."