Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ652869
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1536-5042
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English-Only Triumphs, but the Costs are High.
Portes, Alejandro
Contexts, v1 n1 p10-15 Spr 2002
Explores the issue of English-only versus bilingual education by focusing on whether complete language assimilation is desirable for immigrant children and their families. Discusses the benefits of bilingualism, such as students exhibiting greater self-esteem, the benefits for immigrant families, and advantages for the labor market. Highlights the bilingual education debate. (CMK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Acculturation, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, Educational Benefits, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Family Influence, Immigrants
University of California Press, Journals Division, 2000 Center Street, Suite 303, Berkeley, CA 94704-1223.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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