Bilingual Education Review

The political lobbying group US English, whose core principal is establishing English as the official language of the United States, was founded by an immigrant

• True

• False

On March 1st, ____ an executive order was signed that made English the official language of the United States.

Schools are encouraged under prop 58 to treat home languages as strengths and multilingual skills

• True

• False

Prop 58 requires California schools to use only English

• True

• False

The US English movement promotes multilingual education and the celebration of home languages in schools.

• True

• False

What best describes Ricento's sentiment towards "rapid English-only" education from Proposition 227?

• They are based on proven bilingual models

• They are politically motivated and restrict linguistic diversity

• They support multilingualism in schools

• They are neutral toward immigrant communities 

Which section of Proposition 227 states that public schools are doing a poor job and wasting money on language programs?

• Section 300a

• Section 300d

• Section 300e

• Section 300f

Ricento argues that English-Only policies often reflect fear about cultural change and immigration.

• True

• False

Proposition 227 suggests that all English learners must be placed in bilingual classrooms to keep their native language.

• True

• False

Studies show that bilingual education programs help students with language skills and academic performance. 

• True

• False