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New York State Taps Shinnecock Tribal Leader To Help Work on Indigenous Education Issues

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Harry Wallace, former chief of the Unkechaug Nation, Betty Rosa, the New York State commissioner of education and president of the University of the State of New York, and Germain Smith, secretary of the Shinnecock Council of Trustees and Southampton Board of Education member.

Harry Wallace, former chief of the Unkechaug Nation, Betty Rosa, the New York State commissioner of education and president of the University of the State of New York, and Germain Smith, secretary of the Shinnecock Council of Trustees and Southampton Board of Education member.

authorMichelle Trauring on Feb 8, 2023
For the first time in its history, the State Education Department has formed an advisory council made up of Indigenous leaders to provide guidance and advice on educational policy issues... more

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