Document Type
Argument Essay
Publication Date
1988
Excerpt
In the context of American public school programs since 1968, bilingual education refers to the instruction of children who do not speak English by a teacher who uses their language in part of the instruction. The debate over whether the U.S. should provide bilingual education programs in their public schools for Spanish-speaking children is a heated one. There have been countless studies conducted by many different groups, and the results are varied. The programs studied are far from perfect, but most of the results they produce are positive in the support of bilingual education. And considering the huge number of Hispanics annually entering the U.S., we need a way to educate them so that they do not end up being unable to function in American society. Therefore, bilingual education should be offered in the U.S. not only because of the success of many of the programs, but also because it is necessary to successfully educate our Hispanic population.
Recommended Citation
Langenegger, Erica, "The Battle Over Bilingual Education (1988)" (1988). The Valpo Core Reader. 454.
http://scholar.valpo.edu/core_reader/454