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Alaska witnesses say culture-based programs funded by DOE improve outcomes; call for more ANEP funding
Summary
Sealaska Heritage Institute and Alaska educators told the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs that culture-based programs funded through the Department of Education — including the Alaska Native Education Program and Baby Raven Reads — have produced measurable gains and warrant increased appropriations.
Rosita Worrall, president of the Sealaska Heritage Institute, told the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs that culture-based education programs supported by Department of Education grants have led to measurable academic and social-emotional improvements for Alaska Native students.
Worrall described several program elements she said are tied to progress: direct involvement of Native entities in program design, development of culturally grounded curricula and teacher training, and cross-institution…
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