"The history of Indian education is a history of Indian people trying, through whatever means possible, to control the education of their children. Local control over education continues to be a critical factor in successfully implementing tribal sovereignty." (Lomawaima, p. 143)
Lomawaima, K. T. (2004). American Indian education: by Indians versus for Indians. In Deloria, P. Salisbury & N. (Eds)., A companion to American Indian history. (pp. 422-440) Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.