Lummi Nation School (LNS) is a K-12 tribal school for the Lummi people, in unincorporated Whatcom County, Washington, with a Bellingham postal address.[1] It is affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).[2]

It has a compact with the state of Washington and receives a grant from the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).[3]

According to Kira M. Cox of the Seattle Times, circa 2003-2008 the school had significant staff and principal turnover, low test scores, and low student discipline. Five superintendents and three principals were in place during that period.[4]

According to Cox, after 2008, when Heather Leighton became principal, conditions improved.[4] In 2008 there were 350 students.[4]

A related boarding facility for the tribal school, Lummi Youth Academy, opened in 2008. It cost $2.1 million to build and was to hold up to 40 boarders in grades 8–12, with a staff of 21 employees. The Gates Foundation and other charitable entities planned to help cover the $1.4 million yearly cost of operations.[5] An equal number of male and female students may be accommodated. Students may live at school year round, or they may visit family on weekends.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Home". Lummi Nation School. Retrieved 2021-07-13. 2334 Lummi View Drive Bellingham WA, 98226
  2. ^ "Lummi Nation School". Bureau of Indian Education. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  3. ^ "Types of Tribal Schools". Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  4. ^ a b c Cox, Kira M. (2010-12-19). "Lummi Nation School on upswing". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  5. ^ "Lummi Tribe opens boarding school to support students, strengthen pride". Seattle Times. 2008-09-19. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  6. ^ Stark, John (2008-09-09). "New academy a lifeline for Lummi teens". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2021-07-13.

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