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Youth; Alaska Natives; Language Patterns; Ideology; Language Planning; Migration; Linguistic Borrowing; Ethnography; American Indian Languages; American Indians; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Longitudinal Studies; Cultural Influences

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Few studies ethnographically detail how Indigenous young people's mobility intersects with sociolinguistic transformation in an interconnected world. Drawing on a decade-long study of youth and language contact, I analyze Yup'ik young people's migration in relation to emerging language ideologies and patterns of language use in "Piniq," (pseudonym), a Yup'ik village in Alaska, as villagers experienced a rapid language shift to English. Spatiotemporally situating young migrants' experiences joining different peer groups at different times, I highlight how young people's linguistic repertoires and everyday negotiations of peer belonging in Piniq were intimately related to the accumulating (trans)local impacts of migration and schooling in the small but highly complex village context. I also show how taking youth migration and intragenerational, longitudinal timescales into account in rapidly transforming sociolinguistic settings can help bring into focus the "layered simultaneity" (Blommaert, 2005) of Indigenous youth language practice and the distributed nature of contemporary Indigenous linguistic ecologies. Implications for language planning are briefly discussed. (Contains 2 footnotes.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Educational Attainment; Racial Differences; Ethnicity; High School Graduates; Public Schools; Racial Composition; Scores; Mathematics Achievement; Reading Achievement; Family Income; American Indians; Alaska Natives; Asian Americans; Pacific Islanders; African Americans; Hispanic Americans; Whites; Paying for College; College Bound Students

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National and regional trends mask important variation among states in the supply of high school graduates. This profile provides brief indicators for Montana related to: current levels of educational attainment, projections of high school graduates into the future, and two common barriers to student access and success--insufficient academic preparation and inadequate finances. This paper contains the following: (1) Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity; (2) Production of High School Graduates; (3) Public High School Graduates by Race/Ethnicity; (4) Composition of Public High School Graduates by Race/Ethnicity; (5) Composite Math and Reading Scores by Race/Ethnicity; and (6) Annual Income by Race/Ethnicity. (Contains 3 endnotes.) [For the complete report, "Knocking at the College Door: Projections of High School Graduates," see ED540129.] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Economics Education; High School Seniors; Grade 12; Student Evaluation; Basic Business Education; Money Management; Free Enterprise System; National Norms; International Trade; Economic Factors; Economic Impact; Scores; National Competency Tests; Test Results; Private Schools; Public Schools; Economics; Achievement Gap; Achievement Gains; Ethnic Groups; African American Students; Hispanic American Students; Pacific Americans; Alaska Natives; Asian American Students; American Indians; White Students

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Economic literacy is vital for functioning effectively in today's society. Consumers need to manage their finances, investors need to plan for their future, and voters need to choose among competing economic plans. As students move on to college or enter the workforce, their understanding of the economy will help them become financially responsible citizens. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) monitors students' attainment of these skills and knowledge with its twelfth-grade economics assessment. First administered in 2006, the NAEP economics assessment measures twelfth-graders' understanding of a wide range of topics in three main content areas: market economy, national economy, and international economy. This report provides results of the economics assessment in 2012 based on a nationally representative sample of nearly 11,000 twelfth-graders. Results from 2012 are compared with those from 2006 to investigate whether the nation's high school seniors are becoming increasingly literate in economics. Percentage of students and average scores in NAEP economics at grade 12, by selected characteristics: 2006 and 2012 are appended. Technical notes are included. (Contains 17 figures and 4 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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American Indians; American Indian Education; Postsecondary Education; Higher Education; Interviews; Alaska Natives; Dropouts; Dropout Rate; School Counselors; Academic Achievement

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This study examined 21 American Indian students' postsecondary transition and retention experiences through a phenomenological methodology. Postsecondary transition is the process of leaving home and adjusting to postsecondary education. Postsecondary retention is achieving success and remaining at a university for at least 6 months. Data sources included individual interviews, journal analysis, and document analysis. The 10 emergent themes described an interconnected phenomenon centered on institutional, social, and interpersonal dimensions. (Contains 1 table.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Evaluation Methods; Alaska Natives; Foreign Countries; Ethnic Groups; Pacific Islanders; Program Evaluation; Evaluators; Capacity Building; Cultural Awareness; Indigenous Populations; Indigenous Knowledge

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Despite 11,000 years of honing evaluation skills in order to thrive in some of the harshest climatic conditions on the planet, there are few Alaska Native program evaluators and until a recent exchange with New Zealand "Maori", there was no collective vision for building Alaska Native capacity in program evaluation. This article tells the story of a recent project that represents the first concerted attempt at building the evaluation capacity of Alaska Natives. It is written by Alaska Native and "Maori" people involved in that project. This evaluation capacity building story is shared with the international evaluation community in the belief that others can learn from our experiences in attempting evaluation training across cultures and across the globe. The authors also hope that it will encourage other indigenous evaluators to share their stories so that a wider audience can benefit from the considerable knowledge about evaluation held by indigenous peoples. (Contains 6 notes and 2 figures.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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American Indians; Alaska Natives; Heart Disorders; Risk; Intervention; Prevention; Program Effectiveness; American Indian Education; Health Education; Culturally Relevant Education; Health Behavior; At Risk Persons; Adults; Parents; Family Life; Family Relationship; Motivation; Interviews; Counseling

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American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) populations are disproportionately at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and obesity, compared with the general US population. This article describes the h[schwa]li?dx[superscript w]/Healthy Hearts Across Generations project, an AIAN-run, tribally based randomized controlled trial (January 2010-June 2012) designed to evaluate a culturally appropriate CVD risk prevention program for AI parents residing in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. At-risk AIAN adults (n = 135) were randomly assigned to either a CVD prevention intervention arm or a comparison arm focusing on increasing family cohesiveness, communication, and connectedness. Both year-long conditions included 1 month of motivational interviewing counseling followed by personal coach contacts and family life-skills classes. Blood chemistry, blood pressure, body mass index, food intake, and physical activity were measured at baseline and at 4- and 12-month follow-up times. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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American Indians; Alaska Natives; Heart Disorders; Risk; Intervention; Prevention; Program Effectiveness; American Indian Education; Health Education; Health Behavior; Adults; Children

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American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations bear a heavy burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and they have the highest rates of risk factors for CVD, such as cigarette smoking, obesity, and diabetes, of any U.S. population group. Yet, few randomized controlled trials have been launched to test potential preventive interventions in Indian Country. Five randomized controlled trials were initiated recently in AI/AN communities to test the effectiveness of interventions targeting adults and/or children to promote healthy behaviors that are known to impact biological CVD risk factors. This article provides a context for and an overview of these five trials. The high burden of CVD among AI/AN populations will worsen unless behaviors and lifestyles affecting CVD risk can be modified. These five trials, if successful, represent a starting point in addressing these significant health disparities. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Prevention; Public Health; Suicide; Health Services; Mental Health Programs; At Risk Persons; Goal Orientation; History; Federal Programs; Empowerment; Community Programs; Clinics; Evaluation; Self Destructive Behavior; Racial Differences; Child Welfare; Physical Health; Mental Disorders; Homosexuality; Military Personnel; Gender Differences; Age Differences; American Indians; Alaska Natives

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Suicide is a serious public health problem that causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide. Many people may be surprised to learn that suicide was one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States in 2009. And death is only the tip of the iceberg. For every person who dies by suicide, more than 30 others attempt suicide. Every suicide attempt and death affects countless other individuals. Family members, friends, coworkers, and others in the community all suffer the long-lasting consequences of suicidal behaviors. Suicide places a heavy burden on the nation in terms of the emotional suffering that families and communities experience as well as the economic costs associated with medical care and lost productivity. And yet suicidal behaviors often continue to be met with silence and shame. These attitudes can be formidable barriers to providing care and support to individuals in crisis and to those who have lost a loved one to suicide. More than a decade has passed since Surgeon General David Satcher broke the silence surrounding suicide in the United States by issuing "The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent Suicide." Published in 1999, this landmark document introduced a blueprint for suicide prevention and guided the development of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (National Strategy). Released in 2001, the National Strategy set forth an ambitious national agenda for suicide prevention consisting of 11 goals and 68 objectives. What has changed since the National Strategy was released in 2001? Where have efforts been successful, and where is more work needed? What new findings from scientific research can help enhance suicide prevention efforts and improve the care provided to those who have been affected by suicide? What lessons learned can help guide suicide prevention efforts in the years to come? To assess progress made to date and identify remaining challenges, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) commissioned the report "Charting the Future of Suicide Prevention." Published in 2010, the report identified substantial achievements in suicide prevention in the years following the release of the National Strategy. Informed by this assessment, the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance), a public-private partnership focused on advancing the National Strategy, formed an expert task force to revise and update the National Strategy. This document is the product of that task force's deliberations and also reflects substantial input from individuals and organizations nationwide with an interest in suicide prevention. The revised National Strategy is a call to action that is intended to guide suicide prevention actions in the United States over the next decade. Appended are: (1) National Strategy for Suicide Prevention Goals and Objectives for Action Summary List; (2) Crosswalk of Goals and Objectives from 2001 to 2012; (3) Brief History of Suicide Prevention in the United States; (4) Groups With Increased Suicide Risk; (5) General Suicide Prevention Resources; (6) Glossary; and (7) Federal Working Group Agency Descriptions. [This paper is a report of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Males; Middle School Students; High School Students; Out of School Youth; Young Adults; African Americans; Hispanic Americans; American Indians; Alaska Natives; Asian Americans; Pacific Americans; Health; Surveys; Interviews; Access to Information; Organizations (Groups); Barriers; Change; Public Policy

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The purpose of this project is to provide an analysis of policy issues affecting middle school and high school-aged boys and young men of color in the areas of education, health, and pathways to employment. This policy scan and subsequent recommendations will provide valuable background knowledge to inform the future direction of policy efforts for the target population. In addition, findings from this analysis will be used to inform the framing of future policy discussions and implementation at the national, state, and local level. CLASP designed four surveys to gather data about policies and programming affecting men and boys of color. Participants were instructed to select a survey to complete based on their area of expertise. If participants had expertise in multiple areas, they were encouraged to complete multiple surveys. The target audience included anyone involved with providing services, programming, research, or policy on education, employment, and health for males of color. The four surveys included: (1) Middle School Aged Boys; (2) High School Aged Young Men; (3) Health; and (4) Out-of-School Young Men. Each survey consisted of demographic questions that detailed participants' sex, city and state of residence, industry, and position type. Ten issues were listed for participants to rank according to their level of importance. Volunteers were then asked to answer open-ended/qualitative questions about the top three issues they chose. The open-ended questions included assessing whether they knew of local or national agencies working to address the issues and whether policy supported initiatives around those issues. Survey results are presented. Transcript of Telephone interviews is appended. (Contains 20 figures and 17 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Females; Adolescents; Birth Rate; Birth Order; Marital Status; Premature Infants; Surgery; Hispanic Americans; Mothers; Body Weight; Comparative Analysis; Pregnancy; Racial Differences; African Americans; Whites; Asian Americans; American Indians; Alaska Natives; Early Parenthood; Age Differences; Pacific Islanders

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Objectives: This report presents preliminary data for 2011 on births in the United States. U.S. data on births are shown by age, live-birth order, race, and Hispanic origin of mother. Data on marital status, cesarean delivery, preterm births, and low birthweight are also presented. Methods: Data in this report are based on approximately 100 percent of 2011 births. Records for the few states with less than 100 percent of records received are weighted to independent control counts of all births received in state vital statistics offices in 2011. Comparisons are made with final 2010 data. Results: The 2011 preliminary number of US births was 3,953,593, 1 percent less (or 45,793 fewer) births than in 2010; the general fertility rate (63.2 per 1,000 women age 15-44 years) declined to the lowest rate ever reported for the United States. The number of births declined for most race and Hispanic origin groups in 2011, whereas the rate declined only for Hispanic, non-Hispanic black and AIAN women. (1) The birth rate for teenagers 15-19 years fell 8 percent in 2011 (31.3 births per 1,000 teenagers 15-19 years), another record low, with rates declining for younger and older teenagers and for all race and Hispanic origin groups. (2) The birth rates for women in their twenties declined as well, to a historic low for women aged 20-24 (85.3 births per 1,000). (3) The birth rate for women in their early thirties was unchanged in 2011 but rose for women aged 35-39 and 40-44. (4) The birth rate for women in their late forties was unchanged in 2011. (5) The first birth rate in 2011 (25.4 births per 1,000) was the lowest ever recorded for the United States. (6) The birth rate, the number of births, and the percentage of births to unmarried women each declined for the third consecutive year. The birth rate was 46.1 birth per 1,000 unmarried women aged 15-44 and the percentage of births to unmarried women was 40.7. (7) The cesarean delivery rate was 32.8 percent unchanged from 2010. (8) The preterm birth rate fell for the 5th straight year in 2011 to 11.72; declines were reported for each of the largest race and Hispanic origin groups. (9) The 2011 low birthweight rate was 8.10 percent, down slightly from 8.15 percent in 2010. (Contains 4 figures and 10 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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