Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 39, no. 2, Special Issue 3, Winter, 2000, pp. 1-18
Description
Argues that increasing recruitment, reducing turnover, changing the low expectation of teachers, updating outmoded curriculum, and support from parents are essential to improving student outcomes.
International Journal of Educational Research, vol. 33, no. 6, 2000, pp. 621-629
Description
Explains transitional problems as being affected primarily by community characteristics such as socioeconomic status and rural location as well as those unique to the Navajo such traditions, theology and culture.
A resource for teacher and supplement to Research Into Practice: An Overview of Reading Research for Washington State. Looks at facets of education influenced by parents and teachers not policymakers.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 30, no. 3, May 1991, pp. [16-23]
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Survey of Study Habits and Attitudes test results indicated boys had weak study habits, some negative study attitudes, which may be a contributing factor in high dropout rate. Author suggests confluent education may be a partial solution.