By |Published On: February 5th, 2025|Categories: Alumni, Fielding News, Fielding University Press, Thrive|

The Future of Navajo Education: Volume 2

By Marlen Bautista

“For our people to be successful, we need to pursue Navajo educational sovereignty. We must empower our students to learn, adapt, and educate themselves using our language.” — Dr. Buu Nygren, President, The Navajo Nation

Navajo II Front CoverThe Future of Navajo Education: Volume 2 presents the transformative ways Navajo educators leverage both traditional knowledge and modern educational resources to advocate for organizational change and strengthen Navajo educational sovereignty. The book features scholarly research rooted in the educational philosophy of the Navajo people, emphasizing social responsibility and community service.

Authored by Fielding Graduate University alumni from the Navajo Nation, this volume highlights the continued efforts of educators who remain deeply connected to their communities, as well as those working in border towns to support Navajo students. Through each chapter, readers will explore the ongoing application of Diné principles that have shaped Navajo education for generations and continue to guide its future in the 21st century.

The Future of Navajo Education: Volume 2 is now available in print for $24.95 (or $9.95 for Kindle) on Amazon. To request a review copy, please contact Marlen Bautista at mbautista@fielding.edu or 805.898.4029.

The Future of Navajo Education: Volume 2

(Fielding University Press; ISBN-13: 979-8991258036)

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About the Author: Marlen Bautista

Marlen Bautista, a recent first-generation graduate from UC Berkeley, majored in Public Health and was the recipient of various scholarships that fully funded her undergraduate education, including opportunities to study abroad in Paris, France, and Florence, Italy. Inspired by her journey, Marlen is dedicated to giving back to students from all backgrounds, regardless of socio-economic status, by serving as an Engagement Ambassador at UC Berkeley, where she shares her story of how donors made her educational dreams a reality. Now, as the Development Manager of Donor Experience at Fielding Graduate University, Marlen continues to pursue her passion for storytelling, ensuring that adult learners can pursue advanced degrees without the financial burden.

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