By Cleo Ding Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Students of Indigenous ancestry have long been underachieving because of the inadequate systems that have been put into place, acknowledged Quintin Robertson, Good Spirit School Division (GSSD) director of education, regarding a student learning outcome report in February. “It’s the system that needs to change, not our Indigenous students,” Robertson said. The report reads that the First Nations and Métis students face unique challenges in education, lacking equitable support and opportunities. When their cultural backgrounds aren’t reflected in the curriculum, students’ confidence and academic performance are negatively impacted – This disconnect can lead to higher dropout rates and long-term disparities in career opportunities. For the 2022-23 school year, the number of K-12 students in Saskatchewan who graduated within the typical three-year period after…
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