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Native Americans

Traditional Languages in Danger, Minnesota Lawmaker Says

A Minnesota state senator says American Indian languages could become extinct unless language- immersion programs are renewed.

Asian American Pacific Islander

Obama’s Asian-American Half Sister Helps Him Reach Out to Other Asian-Americans

The throng of Asian-American donors drew closer, drinks in hand, to hear Barack Obama’s sister describe the wide arc of his life: beyond politics and Chicago, into his childhood in Indonesia and Hawaii.

Schools Should Have Set Protocol for Educating and Retaining Immigrant Students, Educators Say

Schools need to have a protocol for educating and retaining immigrant students — documented and undocumented — and they must also engage in community outreach initiatives to build up trust among immigrant families, National Education Association (NEA) leaders and educators said during a panel on Friday at the organization’s annual conference in Washington, D.C.

University Business School Programs Tap Into Hispanics’ Entrepreneurial Spirit

While corporate America translates advertising messages into Spanish and crafts culture-specific ad campaigns, Hispanics have continued to follow the path of past waves of immigrants and start their own businesses.

Native Americans

Students from 12 Tribes Attend Summer Institute

Eighteen high school students from 12 Native American western tribes are attending the 13th annual Na-ha-shnee Native American Summer Institute to learn about the health sciences professions and health-care issues, Washington State University announced.

Young Teens Encouraged to Become Entrepreneurs

Matt Walker, 12, would like to own a business one day.

Native Americans

$1 Million Grant Will Help Meet Need for American Indian and Hispanic Librarians

A program to increase the number of American Indian and Hispanic librarians has received a grant of nearly $1 million, the University of Arizona announced.

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Coalition Says Using a Culturally Based Education Model Could Help Close Achievement Gap

Teachers must be sensitive and inclusive to all students’ cultural backgrounds, educators and advocacy organizations said during a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill Wednesday.

Diverse Calendar

July 6-9 National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators 2008 NASFAA Conference Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Orlando, Fla. Web: www.nasfaa.org July 7-12 League of United Latin American Citizens 79th Annual National Convention & Exposition Hilton Washington, D.C. Web: www.lulac.org/events/ convention08.html July 13-15 CASE Summit for Advancement Leaders “Powerful Ideas for Changing Times” […]

Eat It or Lose It, Says Champion of Heirloom Foods

Eat it to save it. It may seem counterintuitive to eat species hovering on the cusp of extinction, and frankly, no one wants you to put a polar bear in the slow cooker.

Most Hispanic Students Say College Too Costly

About half of Hispanic high school students in Indiana would be the first in their families to attend college, and most feel they can’t afford a higher education, according to a new survey.

Lawyer Will Challenge Flag Desecration Charge Against Teacher

An attorney in south-central Idaho says he will ask a judge to dismiss a flag-mutilation charge filed against a former Minico High School teacher.

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