Looking for specific statements on official English issues by English First? Or statements on these issues by other groups? Looking for a specific document like the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? says? These links may also be of interest to you.
ACLU Opposition to Official English
Statement of Council of Great City Schools A supporter of bilingual education lists reasons to oppose official English.
Statement of Eagle Forum (December 1995) in Favor of Official English. A handy guide to the arguements in favor of official English.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics Newsletter defends Ebonics.
Extending Learning Time for Disadvantaged Students English First has long argued that the solution for children who arrive at school not speaking English is a longer school day, not bilingual education.
GAO Report on Bilingual Education
Statement of the U.S. House Republican Policy Committee in Favor of Official English (June 5, 1996)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848) Opponents of English First laws claim this Treaty forbids such laws. Read it for yourself. The Treaty protects religion, not language.
NATION OF HAWAI`I Puerto Rico is a two-language Commonwealth that wants to become the 51st state. Hawaii is a two-language state with an independence movement.
Importance of English An article from Japan about the utility of English. People all over the world are learning English. Shouldn't we allow every American child the same opportunity instead of conducting bilingual education programs?
"Why Bilingual Education?" This paper by Stephen Krashen is strongly in support of bilingual education.
Statement of the National Education Association The NEA resolution against official English.
Perhaps you are looking for more than just a document. In that case, these links will help. If you are doing research, you should look into both sides of the issue. These links will help you do so.
The English-Speaking Union of the United States
ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics Home Page
The Language Policy Website A vast resource in its own right, although tending to emphasize the opposition viewpoint.
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs (OBEMLA), U.S. Department of Education
Interest Groups Both Pro and Con
Americans for Tax Reform Conservative, primarily economic issues
The Capitol Steps Proof that politics can be funny.
Free Congress. Issues from a conservative perspective.
National Center for Policy Analysis.
Political Information: Politics and Policy Search Engine. Must be seen to be believed.
Townhall is a major Internet source for conservatives.
U.S. Code Online. Thanks, Cornell, for saving us a trip to the law library.
Votenet Issue discussion on both sides.
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