Recording of An American Indian in the Classroom: Culturally and Identity Safe School for Native Youth. There are many factors effecting American Indian student opportunities and achievements. A significant factor is the lack of representation in schools- in the curriculum, teachers and staff, and the school setting. Culturally relevant pedagogy is a way schools and teachers can address this issue that can improve opportunities and success for American Indian students. We will present recent data on the current use of cultural content in schools, discuss what culturally relevant teaching is, and provide research data that shows the effectiveness on student learning outcomes. This event took place on March 17th, 2022.