For Tana Takes Horse, teaching isn’t just about academics; it’s about identity.

As the leader of Dallas ISD’s American Indian Education Program , Takes Horse is helping indigenous students rediscover their heritage and embrace who they are.

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November marks National Native American Heritage Month , a time to honor the traditions and resilience of indigenous peoples.

But Takes Horse said many in Dallas don’t realize the city has had a Native community for more than 70 years.

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“There are quite a few descendants in the American Indian program,” she said in a press release shared by Dallas ISD. “We are trying to fill these students’ gaps in learning. A lot of tim

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