Recognizing the intertwined responsibility of state, federal, local, and tribal governments in the education of Indian children, the Indian Education Project of the Education Commission of the States (ECS) directed 69 recommendations for improving Indian education to these groups and to state and local education agencies, governing boards of education, postsecondary institutions, parents, students, and ECS. In general, the recommendations were intended to: (1) increase educational opportunities for Indian children; (2) increase the numbers of Indian teachers and administrators; (3) inspire increased research efforts regarding Indian education; (4) clarify related policy statements and legislation; (5) improve communication between Indians and non-Indians; (6) increase the involvement of colleges and universities in the effective training of Indian and non-Indian teachers and administrators who are likely to work with Indian children; (7) strengthen the commitment of the federal government to Indian education; (8) strengthen state support of Indian education through legislation and funding; and (9) improve the support of state and local education agencies for Indian education. The report justifies and explains each recommendation. (SB/Author)