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Parrett, William H. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1982
Describes the history of Alaska's extensive school construction project, which offers many of the state's 11,000-plus rural students their first opportunity to attend high school in their home villages. Geographic, technological, and cultural differences from the continental United States have made Alaska's system of secondary education unique.…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Educational History, Nontraditional Education, Rural Schools
Finley, David – Phi Delta Kappan, 1983
In Wainwright, a small Eskimo village on the North Slope of Alaska, there is little relationship between education and future prospects. The result is low academic achievement. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cultural Isolation, Education Work Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education
Jones, Ken; Ongtooguk, Paul – Phi Delta Kappan, 2002
Describes certain historical and cultural issues associated with the low academic achievement of Alaska Native students in Alaska public schools. Argues that high-stakes testing alone will not improve the academic performance of Alaska Native students; in fact, it may exacerbate the problem. Recommends the adoption of a new generation of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Alaska Natives, Cultural Context
