Honoring the Languages of Indigenous Students of Latin America in U.S. Schools

ABSTRACT

This article examines the educational challenges and linguistic diversity of indigenous students from Latin America in U.S. schools, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and honoring their native languages which often differ from Spanish. It advocates for culturally relevant pedagogies that not only facilitate learning but also preserve the linguistic and cultural identities of these students.

KEYWORDS:

• Indigenous students
• Latin America
• Native languages
• Language extinction
• culturrally relevant pedagogy

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