10/07/2009
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"We share your commitment to advancing early learning and making improvements to ensure the programs serving Native communities are the most efficient and effective as possible."
"The consistent message from tribal leaders has been that education for their people is among the highest of all priorities."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing on early childhood development and education in Indian Country."
"In your written testimony and even some of your oral presentation, you noted the family engagement and community involvement that remains strong within the Indian Early Head Start programs."