Why is Bilingual Education ‘Good’ For Rich Kids But ‘Bad’ For Poor, Immigrant Students?
If you follow the public debate about bilingual education, you know that there are two basic opposing…
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Alaska’s Indigenous Languages Attain Official Status
Alaska’s governor signed a bill on Thursday to officially recognise the state’s 20 indigenous languages in a…
They Helped the Pilgrims—and Regretted It. How the Wampanoag Brought Their Language Back.
We Still Live Here – Âs Nutayuneân is an inspiring documentary about the revival of the Wampanoag…
Should You Talk to Your Child in a Different Language?
New parents face a lot of pressures. Until I became a parent myself, I didn’t realize the…
Judge Orders Election Translation for Alaska Natives
A federal judge on Monday ordered the state to take additional steps to provide voting materials to…
Why Indigenous Languages Are Dying Around the World And Where They Are Being Preserved
As the world shrinks, so does its diversity it seems. Cultural homogenization is especially problematic for the…
Describing Pain in Hospitals Without Indigenous Language Services
Without medical professionals fluent in indigenous languages or without proper interpretation services in Mexican hospitals, there is…
The Indigenous Language Challenge
People are posting videos where they take on dramatic challenges and tag others to join in. It’s…