A History of Bilingual Education in the US
Examining the Politics of Language Policymaking
Sarah C.K. Moore
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A History of Bilingual Education in the US
Examining the Politics of Language Policymaking
Sarah C.K. Moore
Información del libro
This book traces a history of bilingual education in the US, unveiling the pervasive role of politics and its influence on integrity of policy implementation. It introduces readers to once nationwide, systemic supports for diverse bilingual educationalprograms and situates particular instances and phases of its expansion and decline within related sociopolitical backdrops. The book includes overlooked details about key leaders and developments that affected programs under the Bilingual Education Act. It delves deeply into a past infrastructure: what it entailed, how it worked, and who was involved. This volume is essential reading for researchers, students, administrators, education leaders, bilingual advocates and related stakeholders invested in understanding the historyof language education in the US for future planning, expansion, and enhancement of bilingual educationalprograms and promotion of equity and access in schooling.