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Direct linkSisson, Jodi – Principal Leadership, 2001
In Atqasuk, Alaska, a catchy proverb has become the Meade River Schools' mission statement. When isolated from its community, the 85-student school had nearly a 100 percent dropout rate. Assisted by the community, the school improved academically and became a second home for students and community members. (MLH)
Descriptors: Acculturation, Community Involvement, Dropout Rate, Elementary Secondary Education
