Tribal College Campuses Are Falling Apart. The U.S. Hasn’t Fulfilled Its Promise to Fund the Schools.

Working-class parents often express interest in vouchers. But in Arizona, the nation’s school choice capital, these families aren’t using them due to the inaccessibility of private schools and the costs of transportation, meals and uniforms.

Tribal College Campuses Are Falling Apart. The U.S. Hasn’t Fulfilled Its Promise to Fund the Schools.

Reporting Highlights

  • Underfunded: In the 1970s, Congress committed to funding a higher education system for Indigenous communities. But annual funding today is $250 million less than what was promised.
  • Crumbling Infrastructure: The lack of resources leaves campuses without money for repairs to foundations, roofs, electrical systems and water pipes.
  • Outdated Academics: The colleges often lack money to update academic programs and hire enough instructors. Many are the only colleges in the area.

These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

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