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1. True or False?
Today, poverty remains a major barrier for Native Americans to obtain a college degree.
Answer: True — When children are raised in poverty, early childhood development is often delayed because their parents are in survival mode, focused on the foundational needs of their family: food and shelter. Understandably, a family that is struggling to survive does not have the resources nor the ability to work on educational needs. That’s why experts say poverty is one of the biggest impediments for Native Americans earning a college degree.
2. True or False?
Factors like inadequate health care, low-income households and other issues contribute to the challenges faced by Native American students, leading to an achievement gap.
Answer: True — At St. Labre, we know firsthand how important it is for young boys and girls to receive a quality education if they are to break the cycle of poverty. That’s why we want to do everything we can to help turn these statistics around. But we need your help.
3. True or False?
Approximately 12% of the American Indian and Alaska Native population attain a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 34% of the overall population.
Answer: True — Only 12% of the American Indian and Alaska Native population earned a bachelor’s degree or higher compared with 34% of the overall population, according to the Census Bureau.
4. True or False?
On average, Native American students typically perform two to three grade levels below their non-native peers in mathematics and reading.
Answer: True — One contributing factor to this achievement gap is that most American Indian and Alaska Native Students are not prepared to learn when they walk through the doors of their school. Closing this achievement gap is crucial for future generations of Native Americans.
5. True or False?
Native American students are over 87% more likely to drop out of school than their White peers.
Answer: True — The Native American and Alaska Native dropout rate is the highest of any U.S. ethnic or racial group. About 3 out of every 10 Native students drop out of school before graduating from high school, both on reservations and in cities.

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One of the most important ways Native American students are empowered is through education, so they are better equipped to break the cycle of poverty. At St. Labre, our job is to build a confident generation, inspire future leaders and encourage entrepreneurs who, together, will create stronger communities and help their people thrive.

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