Another Word for Learning

How do you reconcile the expectations of the education system personal aspirations and the students culture and heritage These fundamental questions are central to Aishas inspiring story The extraverted creative Kwakwakawakw girl doesnt hesitate to question the institutional capacity to consider her ambitions With the support of her mother Gunargie who was sent to residential school Aisha wants to leave public school which is poorly adapted to her temperament and cultural preoccupations Revealing a sharp observational sense and driven by an energetic protagonist Another Word for Learning asks probing questions about the foundations of education in Canada while painting a touching portrait of an inspiring motherdaughter relationship