10:21 am: Memo to recognize teaching of Keres language (fwd)

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10:21 am: Memo to recognize teaching of Keres language
By ASSOCIATED PRESS April 5, 2006
http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/41852.html#
SANTA FE (AP) - The state Department of Public Education and Laguna Pueblo are
to sign an agreement Friday that will recognize the pueblo's authority to
decide who teaches the pueblo's children the Keres language of Laguna.
The memorandum of understanding will make sure the pueblo's language will be
supported by the Grants-Cibola County Public Schools, Public Education
Secretary Veronica Garcia said.
Garcia and Laguna Pueblo Gov. Roland Johnson are to sign the agreement at the
pueblo's Route 66 Casino.
A child's first language is critical to identity and helps children value their
culture and heritage, Garcia said.
"When the native language is not maintained, important links to a student's
family and other community members may be lost," she said.
The agreement will give the pueblo the responsibility for establishing the
process to certify people for licenses to teach the Keres language, history and
culture. The education department will issue licenses in accordance with that
process.
The 2002 state Legislature approved the Native Language and Culture Act, which
provides for such memorandums. To date, the Public Education Department's
licensure bureau has issued 69 native language and culture certifications.
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