Assessing children’s reading in indigenous languages (Peru)

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Ensuring that indigenous children in Peru can not only study in their home language but also have their core learning assessed in that language is a critical policy decision that puts intercultural, bilingual education on the agenda at the highest level and signals the value placed on indigenous culture and language. With support from UNICEF, bilingual assessment is available in six indigneous languages: Quechua Chanka, Quechua Collao, Aimara, Shipobo-Conibo, Ashanika and Awaun.