critical lens of academic inquiry ….

critical lens of academic inquiry would have the same effect as historical erasure; where Native Americans identify, culture, perspectives and history are not included.”

Poplar Superintendent of Schools Dan Schmidt is confident that instruction won’t change. He sees critical race theory and Indian Education For All as entirely different topics.

“Indian Education For All is embedded in all of our curriculum,” Schmidt said. “From an education standpoint, it shouldn’t change what we have embedded for our students. Indian Education For All should be in every part of our curriculum.”

In fact, the Poplar School District is in the process of hiring a coordinator for Indian Education For All.

“Because we know there are some things we can do better,” Schmidt said.