American Indian and Alaska Native children have a higher dropout rate than the rest of the population. Which of the following is currently the best explanation?
A. Educators and textbooks present a biased view of their heritage and interactions with the dominant culture.
B. They come to school less prepared than other groups of children.
C. They frequently miss school because of tribal events.
D. They drop out of school to go to work.
ANS: A
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