# Native Schools Break Graduation Records | Global News

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-07-12T19:38:17+00:00
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Graduation rates for Native American students in federally funded schools have soared from just over 50% in 2015 to a record 79% today, thanks to career-focused training, improved data tracking, and innovative learning models like virtual education. Students like 18-year-old Gerald Dillon found renewed motivation through hands-on roles, such as mentoring younger kids, which boosted his grades and led to graduation. But progress is fragile—fears of funding cuts, political shifts, and understaffed facilities threaten to reverse gains. Tribal leaders warn that without sustained investment and stability, the hard-won momentum could vanish, jeopardizing the future of Native American education. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f96e9b40ef8b2b9f

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