Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ518688
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-1042-3265
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"Walawala Hii'hii'hii'": Why We Must Act for Change in Native American Communities and Schools.
Bahe, Lorena Zah
Journal of Navajo Education, v12 n2 p3-11 Win 1995
Overviews issues affecting Native American and bilingual education including the unique cultural, linguistic, and educational needs of different Native American groups. Suggests that Native American communities need to gain control of their children's education to ensure the integral use of American Indian languages in tribal schools. Addresses the impact of Goals 2000 on American Indian education. (LP)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian Languages, Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Community Involvement, Cultural Education, Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Maintenance, Native Language Instruction, Navajo (Nation), Tribally Controlled Education
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Goals 2000
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