ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION STUDY:
A SUMMARY OF RESEARCH

PREPARED FOR :

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

PREPARED BY:

JUNEAU • ANCHORAGE

NOVEMBER 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Methodology

Alaska Native Education Research Summary

Barriers to Education
Role of Family and Community
Role of Language and Culture
Education in Urban and Rural Settings
Improving Education for Alaska Native Children

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