PERCEPTIONS OF ALASKA NATIVE
EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXPERTS

PREPARED FOR :

FIRST ALASKANS FOUNDATION
1577 C STREET, SUITE 320
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501

PREPARED BY:

JUNEAU • ANCHORAGE

NOVEMBER 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary

Introduction

Purpose
Methodology

Barriers to Educational Success

Pre-School
Elementary (Kindergarten through Grade Eight)
High School
Post-Secondary

Solutions to Educational Success

Pre-School
Elementary
High School
Post-Secondary

Other Culture-Related Issues

Differing Educational Needs
Inconsistency Between Native Culture and Classroom Education
Teacher Training and Style
The Role of Parents and Extended Family
The Role of Community

Recommendations for the First Alaskans Foundation

Appendix

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