Oregon’s Native American students face obstacles to stay in, complete school

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Native American students in Oregon are graduating at lower rates, performing worse on state assessments, attending fewer days and receiving more suspensions and expulsions than their peers, according to a report released by the Oregon Department of Education.

Experts believe a few key issues are causing these negative outcomes.

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Published by Natalie Pate

Natalie Pate is a journalist and author based in Salem, Oregon. She has written about education and other topics throughout the Pacific Northwest for more than eight years. She is originally from Colorado and earned her B.A. in Politics and French from Willamette University.

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