Monthly Archives: October 1997

George Will: Challenging Bilingual Education

Here’s a good piece by George Will drawing the appropriate connections between our initiative and immigration issues. Challenging Bilingual Education , by George Will Washington Post, Sunday, October 26, 1997

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Uncommon Knowledge Television – Habla English?

“Habla English?” with Ron Unz and Joseph Jaramillo Uncommon Knowledge/Hoover Institution, October 23, 1997 Ron Unz, chairman, English for the Children, and Joseph Jaramillo, staff attorney, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, discuss if bilingual education failed, and if … Continue reading

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An Opposing Opinion Column

I’m sending along a recent opinion piece critical of our initiative. However, the critic has common sense, and attacks a recent bilingual academic study suggesting that it takes 10 years for a young child to learn English as absurd and … Continue reading

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Bilingualism vs. Bilingual Education

Bilingualism vs. Bilingual Education, by Ron Unz A system that ensures failure is kept alive by the flow of federal dollars. A 1998 initiative would bring change Los Angeles Times, Sunday, October 19, 1997 As each new microchip and fiber-optic cable … Continue reading

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Bilingualism vs. “Bilingual Education”

Bilingualism vs. Bilingual Education, by Ron K. Unz Los Angeles Times, Sunday, October 19, 1997

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Star Latino Teacher Joins Bilingual Foes, Etc.

Star Latino teacher joins bilingual foes  Sacramento Bee, Thursday, October 16, 1997, FRONT PAGE

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LA Times Poll: Bilingual Education Gets Little Support

THE TIMES POLL:Bilingual Education Gets Little Support  Los Angeles Times, Wednesday, October 15, 1997, FRONT PAGE

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Overcoming Leadership Opposition, California Republican Party Endorses “English for the Children” Initiative

California’s Largest Teachers Union to Hold Referendum on Endorsing “English for the Children” Initiative English for the Children, Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Overcoming Leadership Opposition, California Republican Party Endorses “English for the Children” Initiative English for the Children, September 28, … Continue reading

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