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A troubling trend Ying highlights is the significant lack of data on Native students, which contributes to their relative invisibility in the educational discussion. This lack of representation not only suggests that their needs aren't a priority but also diminishes their educational experiences through a lens of systemic neglect. Ying calls for more inclusive forms of knowledge gathering—encouraging grassroots efforts to tell and document these stories outside of conventional systems that have failed marginalized communities.