If you’re considering teaching on a reservation in Arizona, there’s a topic you need to know about: Indian boarding schools. As a fellow non-native who lived and taught on a reservation for five years, I’m here to share with you some of the real, verifiable stories from boarding schools in Arizona – so you can …
Should We Say Indigenous, Native American, or Indian?
If you’re going to teach on a reservation, we need to talk about it. This is one of the most frequently asked questions I’ve had, and it also tends to be a hugely taboo, hot button topic. I know I’m putting my neck out on the line by even writing this, but it has to …
Teaching on a Reservation
Teaching on a reservation as an outsider is a unique experience. If you’re thinking you might like to teach on a reservation someday, start here.