Monthly Archives: August 1997

Bilingual Education: Separate and Unequal

Another very nice article on the campaign, from The Economist, one of the world’s most highly-regarded newsweeklies. Also, our segment on The Newshour with Jim Lehrer will probably be airing Monday or Tuesday evening on PBS. Bilingual education: Separate and … Continue reading

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Unz to Appear on McNeil-Lehrer Newshour

Campaign Chairman Ron Unz to appear on McNeil-Lehrer Newshour Ron Unz, Chairman of the “English for the Children” campaign, is scheduled to appear on the Wednesday, August 27 edition of the McNeil-Lehrer Newshour, one of America’s most highly regarded national … Continue reading

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Judge Confirms no Federal Requirement for “Bilingual Education”

Along with most of you, we were disappointed at the temporary injunction granted last week by State Superior Court Judge Ronald Robie against the plans of the Orange Unified School District to shift their English learner program from “bilingual education” … Continue reading

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“Desperate to Learn English”

Here’s an opinion piece which the New York Times just solicited from Alice Callaghan, who helped organize the original Latino Boycott against “bilingual education,” and now is an advisor to our own campaign. Desperate to Learn English, by Alice Callaghan … Continue reading

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English Update

Our campaign has really ignited! On Friday, we had a front-page story on Gloria in the Orange County edition of the LA Times, as well as my radio appearance on a LA show. The calls started pouring in, ringing off … Continue reading

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Latino Leader of Clinton-Gore Campaign Joins Anti-Bilingual Initiative Drive

Latino Leader of Clinton-Gore Campaign Joins Anti-Bilingual Initiative Drive English for the Children, Tuesday, August 5, 1997 Next Big Push From California: No Bilingual Ed  Christian Science Monitor, Wednesday, July 30, 1997, FRONT PAGE

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