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Hoop of Learning Program
Overview
The Hoop of Learning Program is an early college high school bridge
program administered by the Maricopa Community Colleges. Born from a need to
help Native American students stay in school and pursue a college degree,
the Hoop of Learning Program has celebrated over a decade of success and
continues to grow.
Participants
This program offers a conceptual design tailored specifically to meet the
academic and cultural needs of Native American students. Basic tenets of the
model replicate the indigenous Circle of Life philosophy long practiced by
all Native American peoples of the North and South Americas. These tenets
include:
- Traditional Native worldview of lifelong development
- Developing strong positive cultural identities and integrity
- Culturally relevant education
- Traditional Tribal community facilitated by a broad network of
relations
- Individuals contributing to the well being of the community
- Native people serving as role models
Future Developments
Plans are underway to develop a comprehensive training program to broaden
the network of available faculty and staff to serve as resources for the
Hoop of Learning Program.
