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ERIC Number: EJ243363
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981
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Language Policies in American Education.
Brisk, Maria Estela Allende
Journal of Education, v163 n1 p3-15 Win 1981
Outlines the history of multilingual policies in American education, citing cases in the 19th century where children were taught in their native languages. Also discusses court cases that have had an effect on present bilingual education legislation. Calls for a consistent language policy in American schools. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Communicative Competence (Languages), Court Litigation, Educational History, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Immigrants, Language Proficiency, Native Language Instruction, Non English Speaking
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - General
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Language: English
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