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In addition to showcasing the shared commitment to Indian education through the CIE-AIPI

collaboration, this document aims to establish a foundational overview for content featured in

the CIE Policy Corner blog by examining the current landscape of Indian education. T o fully

absorb the content within this document and future publications, it is essential to understand

four key elements: First, this document defines the “current” state of education as the past five

In the governance and regulation of society, law and policy play distinct yet essential roles. While both maintain order and guide behavior, they function differently and serve unique purposes. This document provides an overview of law and policy as they relate to education. Specifically, in the context of Indian Education, this document aims to help educators understand the relationship between education law and policy to support the success of Native American students.
It is imperative that communities review the accuracy of the data, as there will be no other opportunity to correct data in the future. The BEAD program is based on connecting Broadband Serviceable Locations (BSL), such as houses and apartment buildings, and Community Anchor Institutions (CAI), such as schools and libraries. Therefore, it is crucial that data on a BSL in a given area is accurate so that connectivity needs are addressed. Arizona’s BEAD challenge map is an interactive map that shows individual BSLs and CAIs and the information associated with those locations. This map should be reviewed to see if the state’s information on a given location is accurate.
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