LCNS

Leading Change

AB516 (Dahle) started with the American Indian Advisory and allows for excused absences for religious ceremonies and events. Chronic absenteeism in Shasta County dropped from 43.1% in 2021-22 to 29.9% in 2022-23.

The Harsh Reality

In the Juvenile Rehabilitation Center,  4 out of 5 female students have had sex traffic exposure.    40% of sex trafficking victims are  identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native women.

We are currently hosting Talking Circles at our JRC and will be providing Restorative Practices.

“We are a resilient people. We are a people of hope. We are still here, and thriving.”
- Cindy Hogue, Tribal Councilwoman, former teacher, SCOE Learning Community for Native Success Coordinator