Failing the Utes

Federal Indian boarding schools assimilated Ute children for decades in the Uinta Basin. Today, the tribe's children have been singularly failed by public schools.

Ute student test scores continue to worsen, and Utah lawmakers say they have no plans to help

Ute student test scores continue to worsen, and Utah lawmakers say they have no plans to help

What was life like in the Indian boarding schools for Utes in eastern Utah? Explore first-person accounts.

The Ute Tribe is trying to make up for the state’s education shortcomings, but resources are limited. Read part 3 of series.

Utah’s education system is failing Ute kids, and a former tribal education leader thinks that’s intentional. Read part 2 of series.

The Ute Tribe has its own high school. It outperforms its public school neighbors.

The Ute Tribe’s kids have been failed by the public school system more than any other students in Utah. Read part 1 of series.

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