Tag: bilingual education

Among the propositions to be voted on the Nov. 8 ballot is Proposition 58, an initiative to allow bilingual education in public schools, which could capitalize on the academic benefits of learning two languages.

I am writing in response to last week's column, "Bilingual advantages immeasurable," written by Angelica Martinez. It seems as though Miss Martinez has a strong opinion about the issue of bilingual education being incorporated into California school systems, but I hate to differ.

A recent finding says that in California, the population considered the "majority" has now become a minority. The population of English speakers has just been outnumbered by the Hispanic community, which primarily speaks Spanish.

Coming June 2, polls will be open for the Direct Primary Election. Among the propositions this year will be Prop. 227, the English Language in Public Schools Initiative Statute.

The need for teachers in California is on the rise, and this is reflected in the numbers of students enrolled in the credential and master's programs, especially at the University of La Verne.