The transformation of the Santa Fe Indian School has had a profound impact on Native American students, offering them a space to reconnect with their heritage and traditions. By providing language courses and cultural education, the school helps preserve endangered languages and practices. However, the challenge of finding qualified teachers for diverse tribal languages and maintaining funding for such programs remains a concern. The school's success could serve as a model for other institutions, but it also highlights the broader issue of cultural preservation in the face of historical injustices.