Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 17, no. 1, 1997, pp. 191-193
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Book review of: Voices Under One Sky: Contemporary Native Literature by Trish Fox Roman (Editor). Reviewer recommends for use in grades 10-12 and introductory Aboriginal Literature at university level.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 37, no. 1, Special Issue - Part I, Fall, 1997, pp. [16-44]
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Questionnaire results show gaps between recommended practices and actual practices, suggesting that partnerships need to be formed to bridge that gap .
The Reading Teacher, vol. 50, no. 7, April 1997, pp. 576-584
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Discusses the Menominee Indian School District's development of a new curriculum and their efforts to involve parents and build trust in the community.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 37, no. 1, Special Issue - Part I, Fall, 1997, pp. [7-15]
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Authors of Collected Wisdom: American Indian Education describe their rationale for using story-based reporting of findings rather than the more traditional methods.
McGill Journal of Education, vol. 32, no. 2, 1997, pp. 125-138
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Contends that the children in family-based bicultural classes had fewer late, absent and dropout behaviours when compared to students in mainstream classes.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 3, Summer, 1997, pp. 535-544
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Author reports findings of a study from the University of Alaska Fairbanks which articulates issues of professor-student relationship as a significant factor in the success of students.
Review of Research in Education, vol. 1997, 22, pp. 113-194
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Discusses the shift from assimilationist efforts in education to efforts to revitalize Native languages and cultures in support of an approach that values both Native and Western knowledge.