Arizona Adopts Native American Language Teacher Certification Policy (fwd link)

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*Arizona Adopts Native American Language Teacher Certification Policy*

By ICTMN Staff August 31, 2012
USA

A new policy will enable certified Native language speakers to teach their
Native languages in Arizona classrooms.

“These Native American languages are in danger of becoming extinct. It is
imperative that we work to support Native American communities in their
efforts to preserve their languages through the generations,” said
Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal in a press release.

Of the 22 tribal governments in the state, the Navajo Nation is already
participating, and others are drafting proficiency assessments to take part.

The Native American Language Certification Policy was developed by the
Arizona Department of Education and Native American tribes and was
unanimously adopted by the State Board of Education.

Read more:
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/08/31/arizona-adopts-native-american-language-teacher-certification-policy-132383
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