Many educators and policymakers in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities are concerned that the Common Core State Standards will fall short of their goal to ensure the preparation of all students for college and career.

This paper explores how the standards could affect AI/AN students, and examines how to best implement the standards to increase the likelihood for college and career success for AI/AN students.

Visit the Common Core Initiative, Education Outcomes, and American Indian/Alaska Native Students: Observations and Recommendations resource page to learn more and download a copy.