ALASKA NATIVE HOUSEHOLD
EDUCATION SURVEY

PREPARED FOR :

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

PREPARED BY:

JUNEAU • ANCHORAGE

NOVEMBER 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary

Importance and Value of Education
Barriers to Educational Success
Evaluating Alaska Schools
Improving Education of Alaska Native Children
Educational Experience and Family Attitudes
Differing Perspectives Among Sub-Groups

Introduction

Purpose
Methodology

Importance and Value of Education

Importance of Graduation
Classroom Education and Traditional Native Learning
Alaska Native Culture and Language in Schools
Personal Goals for Classroom Education
Highest Level of Education Desired

Barriers to Educational Success

Fairness and Equality Issues
Reasons for Not Completing High School

Evaluating Alaska Schools

Preparation of Alaska Native Students
Quality of Local Teachers
Feeling Welcome in Local Schools
Desired Education Benefits for the Younger Generation
Confidence in the System

Improving Education of Alaska Native Children

Best Ways to Improve the Quality of Education
Responsibility for Ensuring that Children Are Well-Educated
Regional Boarding Schools

Educational Experience and Family Attitudes

Highest Level of Education Completed
Location of Schooling
Family Attitudes

Differing Perspectives Among Sub-Groups

Urban vs. Rural
Age Groups
Cultural Groups

Demographics

Cultural Group
Regional ANCSA Corporation
Census Area
Age
Household Income
Gender
Households with School-Age Children

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