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ERIC Number: EJ634677
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1784
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Why Language Learning Matters.
Met, Myriam
Educational Leadership, v59 n2 p36-40 Oct 2001
Most education systems prepare their students to function in the national language and at least one additional language. However, only one-third of U.S. elementary schools offer students language-learning opportunities. Multilingual societies have competitive advantages over monolingual societies in international trade. Ameliorative steps are outlined. (10 references) (MLH)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Economic Factors, Education Work Relationship, Educational Benefits, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Proficiency, Multicultural Education, Private Schools, Public Schools, Second Language Learning
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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