Category: Language
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Gary Robinson’s SON WHO RETURNS
A review of a Native inspired book, by American Indians in Children’s Literature here. This looks to be a wonderful blog highlighting Native literature. An excerpt from the review: The cover for Gary Robinson’s SON WHO RETURNS is sure to catch the eye of readers interested in stories about Native peoples. Because it is a…
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America Indian Students who are also English Language Learners (ELL)
An excellent brief from the WIDA Consortium about America Indian Students who are also English Language Learners (ELL) Focus on American Indian English Language Learners May 2014 “Language is a huge part of your culture. It is really hard to have one without the other” —David O’Connor, American Indian Studies Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (2013)…
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ICT: Hawaiian Language Preschools Garner International Recognition
The article is here. An excerpt: The ʻAha Pūnana Leo’s Hawaiian language preschools in Hilo, Hawaii have been granted by the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) the first accreditation of an early education program conducted through an endangered and indigenous language worldwide. A distinguished team of international educators from countries that have records…
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NIEA Webinar Series: Culture Based Approach to Common Core – Culturally Cognizant English/Language Arts
Facilitator: Dr. Walter Kahumoku III NIEA is excited to provide our membership the next webinar date in our monthly series. Join NIEA and Dr. Walter Kahumoku III on June 25, 2014 for an opportunity to learn about infusing culturally-based education (CBE) models into the Common Core State Standards. Research studies identify that CBE components are…
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Richard Lunderman and Cynthia Young of Rosebud Sioux Tribe discuss Rosebud Education Department
Cynthia Young is the Director of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Education Department. Richard Lunderman is a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council, Vice Chairman of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Education Committee, and representative from the tribal education committee to the St. Francis Indian School Board. More on the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Education Department can…