Presents a comprehensive history of the U.S. government's Indian education policy and issues that have affected Native Americans including assimilation and loss of native culture and tradition, language study and teaching, multicultural and bilingual education, and more.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Assimilation and the native American -- Community-controlled schools and tribal colleges -- Native American identity -- Language and culture revitalization -- Language policies and education goals -- Language teaching -- Language and reading -- Teaching and learning styles.