Published November 4, 1975 in the Federal Register, these Regulations have been developed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to assist American Indians in implementation of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (PL 93-368). Prepared for tribal leaders and policymakers, this handbook analyzes the Regulations from the…

Edited proceedings of the 1968 Denver Conference of Indian Elders (a joint project sponsored by the Myrin Institute with the coorperation of Arrow Incorporated and the Bureau of Indian Affairs) are presented in book form for purposes of exploring the extent to which American Indian philosophy/religion can be utilized to help solve the complex…

Based on a state-by-state analysis of Federal funding for the education of elementary and secondary American Indian pupils in both public school districts and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) school system, this report presents information which questions the validity of some of the data produced by Federal agencies. Specifically, this report…

The Boehm Test of Basic Concepts was translated into Navajo to investigate whether an English test can be translated into Navajo in a form suitable for assessing the language development of K-2 level Navajos. Differences were in: syntactic difficulty, organization of experience into concepts, accidental similarity of words, ranges of meaning. (SCC)

In 1975, questionnaires were given to 587 sophomores and seniors in 12 rural high schools. Findings included significant differences between ethnic groups on expected and desired family size and marriage age; but no differences between age groups. (Author/SJL)

Examines some aspects of syntactic and semantic variation in the Arizona Tewa speech community, including the speech community members' perception of variation, with a view to exploring the implications of this variation for the study of language change and the anthropological study of language structure. (AM)

Compares understanding of social studies concepts among 6th grade Navajo and Anglo students in four Arizona communities. Findings indicated that Anglo students' scores exceeded those of Navajo students for all concepts and tasks. Offers recommendations for increasing Navajo students' comprehension of social studies. (DB)

The Hixkaryana language is discussed concerning its functions and forms of redundancy, and a transcription of the first part of a folktale narrative is shown. (NCR)

Reports on a study comparing the use of the language experience approach and a traditional reading lab approach in which LEA students made equal or greater gains in verbal ability. (MKM)

James W. Loewen and Charles Sallis wrote "Mississippi: Conflict and Change" to be used as a state history text. A state rating committee rejected the book. The authors have sued the state, claiming that the old text, used exclusively since 1962, violates the rights of blacks and other minority groups. (GC)

Describes two college courses in which students explore racial attitudes and stereotypes, learn about customs of various ethnic groups, and study Chicano, Black, and Native American literature. Stresses that authors who belong to minority groups must be treated as American authors whose ethnicity brings a special contribution to American…

The American Indian Gifted and Talented Assessment Model has as its goal the appropriate, fair, and thorough assessment of gifted and talented Indian students. The model stresses the need to augment standardized instruments with measures that consider individual ability and needs. (CB)

Flo Wiger, Chairperson, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota/Minneapolis, shares her experiences and views on Indian Education. Dropout rates; higher enrollment; more relevant curricula; increased Indian faculty and staff availability; and community, tribal, and governmental involvement are included. Educational change to…

School failure and dropout rates among Native Canadians suggest Alberta province is failing to meet special requirements of Indians. Article promotes integrated schools that incorporate Indian beliefs and values into curricula and teaching methods. Also examines design and implementation of integrated teaching programs. (TES)

Describes Postsecondary Counselor Program for increasing college success of rural Native American students in Alaska's Yukon-Koyukuk School District. Discusses program staffing and organization, program activities, graduate success after high school, and implementation steps (needs assessment, school board involvement, and counselor selection and…