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Shibata, Setsue – Bilingual Research Journal, 2000
Japanese immigrants opened a Saturday school in a small Northeastern town to teach Japanese to their children as a heritage language. Because of parents' limited time and resources, a Saturday school worked well. The school became a place to share culture as well as teach language. Background, curriculum, and factors contributing to success are…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Case Studies, Community Involvement, Cultural Maintenance
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Bahe, Lorena Zah – Journal of Navajo Education, 1995
Overviews issues affecting Native American and bilingual education including the unique cultural, linguistic, and educational needs of different Native American groups. Suggests that Native American communities need to gain control of their children's education to ensure the integral use of American Indian languages in tribal schools. Addresses…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian Languages, Bilingual Education, Bilingualism