Walking in Both Worlds: Native American Students and Language Acquisition Part 1 (REL Southwest)

Produced by the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southwest, this video discusses the context of language acquisition and development among Native American students in New Mexico. The video features researchers and educators discussing the importance of schools supporting both native language acquisition, development, and preservation and English language acquisition and development with Native American students. Culturally responsive education practices, connecting with tribal leaders, and community engagement are additional key themes discussed in the video.
This video was prepared under Contract 91990018C0002 by Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest, administered by the American Institutes for Research, through funding from the Institute of Education Sciences at the U.S. Department of Education. The content does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Institute of Education Sciences or the U.S. Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.