Alaska Native Education

Two plus two equals four no matter where you come from, but how you learn math or the other core subjects may be different for each of us depending on the world in which we live. For Alaska Native students, curriculum and methods developed for city kids may not work as well as lessons that are culturally relevant. On the next Hometown, Alaska Charles Wohlforth hosts educators working to make learning work across cultures discuss these challenges on today's show.KSKA Wednesday 3/6 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Place-based education means learning about the immediate environment and cultural history and heritage, too, as part of a student's overall education. This time on KTD educators Paul Ongtooguk and Lynda Prince, join host Shana Sheehy in the studio to talk about the philosophy behind the movement and explain its origins. And we'll hear from Dr. Ben Chavis, a School Choice supporter who is critical of the idea that schools should teach culture.KSKA: Tuesday 4/24 @ 2p & 7p

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This week on Line One, host. Dr. Woodard talks with two local experts about early childhood education and preparing Alaska's kids for success. Executive…

This week on Line One, host. Dr. Woodard talks with two local experts about early childhood education and preparing Alaska's kids for success. Executive…