Regional Educational Laboratory for the Central Region
Description
Focuses on four areas: language needs, family and community involvement, alternative instruction techniques, culturally responsive schooling, and standards-based instruction.
International Journal of Multicultural Education, vol. 13, no. 2, 2011, pp. 1-18
Description
Looks at the collaboration between Gesgapegiag Mi'gmaq First Nation community school and a northern Maine University to develop a culturally based curriculum to improve educational outcomes.
Research suggests that mother tongue-based bilingual education programs benefit children's language skills and overall academic achievement as well as their self-confidence and cultural pride.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 50, no. 3, 2011, pp. 5-25
Description
"Qualitative study focused on learning why Hawaiian language immersion and culture-based educators viewed the Montessori approach as an educational model with values, beliefs and teaching strategies similar to their own".