Yupik Language books issued for parents of young children
Mon, Oct 19, 2009
Best Beginnings Alaska has just released three new early childhood development guides in Yupik. The goal is to provide Yupik speaking parents of very young children with books in their own language and containing culturally relevant activities.
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
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Native student program in engineering proves successful
Thu, Oct 8, 2009
Even among all the new construction on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus, the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program’s canoe shaped building is an eye-catcher. But as APRN’s Ellen Lockyer discovered, even more unique than the building is the program itself.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN – Anchorage
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Hometown, Alaska: Project Puqigtut
Wed, Sep 16, 2009
Education Secretary Arne Duncan is banking on an Anchorage School District program aimed at preventing dropouts to serve as a model for school districts across the nation. This week on Hometown, Alaska, find out more about a new program designed to help Alaska Native students at risk of dropping out and to assist those who have already done so to earn their high school graduation requirements. ASD Superintendent, Carol Comeau and Doreen Brown from the ASD Indian Education Program join host Ellen Lockyer this afternoon at 2:00 pm on Hometown, Alaska.
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Native school mixes traditional teachings with modern academics
Fri, Aug 21, 2009
As the Alaska Native Cultural Charter school in Anchorage begins its second year, its teachers and staff are preparing even more ways to mix traditional knowledge with western academics. KSKA’s Len Anderson continues his two-part report on the newest of the school district’s charter schools.
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
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Anchorage’s Native school proves popular
Fri, Aug 21, 2009
A year ago the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School was desperately recruiting students as staff prepared temporary classrooms in an Anchorage church. This year finds the school in permanent quarters and showing a robust enrollment.
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
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Line One: Preparing Alaska’s Kids for Success
Mon, Aug 10, 2009
This week on Line One, host. Dr. Woodard talks with two local experts about early childhood education and preparing Alaska’s kids for success. Executive director of Best Beginnings Alaska, Abbe Hensley and Early Childhood Education Coordinator at UAA, Dr. Hilary Seitz respond to your questions about early learning and literacy.
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Alaska Native Center teaches more than skills
Mon, Jul 20, 2009
In the second story on the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage, KSKA’s Len Anderson looks into the cultural philosophy that underlies the center’s educational programs for young Alaska Natives.
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
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Heritage Center offers rare educational opportunities for Native youth
Mon, Jul 20, 2009
Since opening ten years ago, the Alaska Native Heritage Center has become well-known as a primary visitor attraction. Less well known is that the center has also developed into one of Anchorage’s most effective educational facilities.
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
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