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| Krashen, Stephen | 2 |
| Ward, Ben | 1 |
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Krashen, Stephen – American Language Review, 1997
Outlines reasons for which bilingualism and bilingual education, when approached correctly, are beneficial to the future of the language, to the individual, and to society and suggests that one major improvement in bilingual education would be improved availability of English-language books for English learners. (MSE)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Educational Attitudes, Educational Needs
Krashen, Stephen – American Language Review, 2000
This article answers some frequently asked questions about bilingual education. Suggests that a large percentage of the public is unaware of the benefits of bilingual education. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, English (Second Language), Language Proficiency
Ward, Ben – American Language Review, 1998
Provides background on and discusses the significance of Proposition 227, the California ballot initiative designed to reform the state's bilingual-education program that was approved by voters in 1998. Reactions to its approval by California voters are provided by Ron Unz, Stephen Krashen, and Mauro Mujica. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Civil Rights, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
