For those of you who are not familiar with English Language Only Laws, it is a hot button in bi-lingual education. Should children whose primary language is not English, be required to speak only English not just in class, but anywhere on school property? The law includes time on the playground, time at lunch, and during after school programs. A student cannot ask questions in Spanish nor can his teacher’s translate for him, nor can they have Spanish/English materials in their classrooms (think of those number lines that have “one” on top and “uno” on the bottom.) On the outset, … Continue reading →