Re: Conceptual Tests

[Bernard Cleyet <anngeorg@PACBELL.NET>]

JR's point:  it aint different e.g.  GK's elementary school district is
overwhelmingly Hispanic speaking. Yet by the time they arrive at Alisal HS,
they are fluent. (tho, some with an accent).  I know; I've substitute taught
Physics there.

bc


"RAUBER, JOEL" wrote:

> <snip>
>
> > Every one in the past who immigrated here
> > and wanted to
> > fully participate in the political, economic, and social life
> > of the country
> > ended up learning and using English, why should it be different now?
>
> While I actually agree with much of what Rick wrote, the above should be
> corrected.
>
> There are numerous examples of public schools taught in other languages
> during previous immigration waves to the US.  In the 1880's and 1890's in
> Ohio there were schools where the language of instruction was German and
> this wasn't unique to Ohio as far as I know.  (I didn't verify the dates
> above.)  I have little doubt that those in the current immigration waves
> will end up learning and using English if they wish to participate  in the
> social , political, economic, etc life of the nation; just as in the past.
>
> Joel Rauber