Indigenizing Education in The Arctic.

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Title: Indigenizing Education in The Arctic.
Authors: Peter, Evon
Source: Education Week. 11/30/2016, Vol. 36 Issue 14, p28-28. 1p.
Subject Terms: *Graduation rate, *Alaska Native students, *Teacher turnover, *Rural schools, *Native language, Social systems
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: The author comments on the low graduation rate for Alaska Native students. Topics covered include the annual teacher-turnover rate in rural school districts with the highest percentage of Alaska Native students, the primary mechanisms to attempt to eradicate Alaska Native languages and social systems and the journey of Alaska Natives toward increased self-determination in governance and business.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The author comments on the low graduation rate for Alaska Native students. Topics covered include the annual teacher-turnover rate in rural school districts with the highest percentage of Alaska Native students, the primary mechanisms to attempt to eradicate Alaska Native languages and social systems and the journey of Alaska Natives toward increased self-determination in governance and business.
ISSN:02774232