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HOW USDE SAYS INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE IS NOW AN OPTION, COLLEGE ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY (1617 hits)

Indigenous Language Instruction Now an Option

“When you say things to people in a native language, it touches their soul and their spirit,” says Aurelia Washington. Students at La Conner High School (La Conner, Wash.), have a unique opportunity to learn their tribal language, Lushootseed, right in their school. Washington, who is the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community’s cultural director, describes this initiative as a way to preserve language and culture. Classes are taught by local language experts and are open to tribal and non-tribal students (Wanielsta, GoSkagit.com).

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College Access and Affordability for First Generation Latino Students
With Hispanic Heritage Month 2016 coming to an end, the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics is proud to provide ¡Gradúate! (http://sites.ed.gov/hispanic-initiative/files/2012/11/FINAL_GraduateGuide2.0_ACollegeAccessGuidetoSuccess_English_WithCover_PDFOnly_10102016.pdf?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=): A College Planning Guide to Success, a resource for students, families, and educators to help navigate the process of pursuing higher education. The guide provides information for high school students, descriptions of the financial aid process, and tips for the first semester of college. Educators and families may also find (http://sites.ed.gov/hispanic-initiative/graduate-financial-aid-guide-to-success/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=)¡Gradúate!: A Financial Aid Guide to Success helpful.

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