This regional dossier aims to provide concise, descriptive information and basic educational statistics about minority language education in a specific region of the European Union--the South of France. Details are provided about the features of the educational system, recent educational policies, divisions of responsibilities, main actors, legal…

This regional dossier aims to provide concise, descriptive information and basic educational statistics about minority language education in a specific region of the European Union--Fryslan, one of the 12 provinces of The Netherlands. Details about the features of the educational system, recent educational policies, divisions of responsibilities,…

Nanagusja is a Tsuut'ina (Sarcee) language development program composed of 10 video programs, a teacher's guide, and a unit plan book. The unit plan book, presented here, includes 10 units with 12 to 15 lessons each. Each unit begins with notes to the teacher and a Unit Overview Chart to be used to plan activities for each class. The teacher must…

Compares and contrasts Namibian and U.S. policies concerning the promotion of English as an official language. Praises Namibia's thoughtful, gradual, and nonpunitive approach. Characterizes the U.S. policy as fragmented, contradictory, and driven by political considerations. (MJP)

Describes the passing of the Montana Class 7 American Indian Language and Cultural Specialist Certification, which enables all seven Montana tribes to certify the people most qualified to teach their language, and allows the tribes to develop curriculum and strategies that promote their languages and assure their feasibility. (VWC)

There was a time in the Americas when many different languages were spoken by the diverse native peoples. This situation changed rapidly as waves of Europeans arrived, containing and controlling the native peoples, often forcing them to forfeit language and culture. Today remnants of some Native American tribes are striving to find ways to…

Three methods of determining waste quantity for a new building are supplied, based on a study conducted at the Cambridge campus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (MLF)

Starting an energy management program in the school lunch system can provide maximum equipment effectiveness and better energy efficiency. (Author)

Presents a specific explanation of one school's successful application of custodial contracting. Describes the advantages and disadvantages of the program and provides a sample custodial contract. (Author/DN)

The article describes the development of a comprehensive maintenance program for the school shop. A general maintenance management outline provides direction for planning, execution, and evaluation. (MW)

Three areas of concern relative to Tongan Americans' acculturation to the United States are the focus of this paper. First, Tongan Americans believe that a high school education is sufficient. Although Tongan families come to the United States in the name of education, once they are here their objectives change. Seeing that high school graduates…

The guidelines presented in this manual for the maintenance and repair of media equipment and materials provide information on optical systems, slide projectors, film projectors, overhead projectors, record players, cassette recorders, public address systems, opaque projectors, laminators, motion picture films, and cassette tapes. A list of…

The computerization of school bus maintenance records by the Niskayuna (New York) Central School District enabled the district's transportation department to engage in management practices resulting in significant savings. The district obtains computer analyses of the work performed on all vehicles, including time spent, parts, labor, costs,…

At Sam Houston State University, student involvement includes: student involvement includes: student representatives on construction committees, student organizations assisting in planning facility improvement projects, the use of student employees in maintenance areas, and involvement of students with residence hall projects. (Author/PG)