Crossing mountains : Native American language education in public schools /

Crossing Mountains provides important insights about integrating Native-language learning into public education. Using case studies of school districts on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana, Phyllis Ngai argues that carefully designed and inclusive Native-language programs can benefit commun...

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Main Author: Ngai, Phyllis, 1970-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Md. : AltaMira Press, ©2012.
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Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9780759121249
0759121249
1280647868
9781280647864
9786613633910
6613633917
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:Crossing Mountains provides important insights about integrating Native-language learning into public education. Using case studies of school districts on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana, Phyllis Ngai argues that carefully designed and inclusive Native-language programs can benefit communities and students regardless of ethnic identity.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxvii, 270 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Language Note:English.
Series:Contemporary Native American communities.
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