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Peer reviewedHartley, Elizabeth A.; Johnson, Pam – Bilingual Research Journal, 1995
In the small Alaskan village of Manokotak, the community participated in the school's shift from an "English submersion" program to Yup'ik immersion plus ESL. Discusses community involvement and participative planning, first-year goals, scheduling of instructional time in each language, staff development, materials development, cultural…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Bilingual Education Programs, Community Involvement, Educational Change
Peer reviewedAyoungman, Vivian – Bilingual Research Journal, 1995
Examines the myths surrounding the introduction of native language instruction in American Indian communities. Despite the concerns of many parents, such instruction does not "hold back" students, and in fact empowers them to succeed in school. Parent-community involvement is essential for dispelling myths and for reinforcement of the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, American Indian Education, Community Involvement, Educational Attitudes
