An updated administrative regulation from the Anchorage School District will more broadly allow students to wear cultural and traditional regalia during graduation, after two students were blocked from doing so last year.
from the district this week said. “Furthermore, a student may choose to replace the graduation cap with cultural headwear.”
“When we approached the early, early phases of developing this year’s new administrative regulation, the first thing we put on the table is making sure the trust is back into the situation,” said Paul McDonogh, supervisor of Indigenous Programs at the district. “We’re bringing district staff from an authority standpoint to come and observe and trust the families.”
“Wearing my Yup’ik headdress was really important for me because to me, my headdress represents strength,” Andrew said in a video posted by the district.
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