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Preschool Immersion Education for Indigenous Languages: A Survey of Resources.
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Johnston, Bill; Johnson, Kimberly A. – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 2002
Reviews the literature about preschool immersion education for Indigenous languages. Describes the two oldest and best known of such programs: Kohanga Reo ("language nests") in Aotearoa/New Zealand and Punana Leo in Hawaii. Looks at existing U.S. programs, particularly Arapaho preschools in Wyoming. Outlines major themes and issues in developing…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Education, American Indians, Community Involvement