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Two Cultures, One School: St. Mary's, Alaska

:

Barnhardt, Ray


1989

Very Useful
Paper
Yup'ik
Referenced by: ANKN Clearinghouse

Grade Level(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Theme(s): Exploring Horizons, Cultural Expression, Living in Place

Excerpt from Introduction by Ray Barnhardt:

"The school district of St. Mary's, Alaska, has for twenty years pursued the goal of bringing the educational experiences provided by the school into line with social, cultural and economic aspirations of the Yup'ik people it serves. It constantly seeks to find ways for the school to be a positive force in the community, and in the preservation and perpetuation of the cultural heritage of the people. This paper describes the context and history of the school, its goals and philosophy, and offers some lessons learnt during the school's twenty-year history, which may be useful to other schools and communities."

Information about the resource can be found at:
ANKN Clearinghouse
P.O.Box 756730
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-6730

Tel: (907) 474-5897
or email: ANKN Clearinghouse

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