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Monday, July 15, 2002
 
Ed. Secretary Urges Preservation of Bilingual Education

Education Secretary Rod Paige told the Denver Post: "Whether or not it is advisable to completely shut the door on native-language instruction is a decision that has to be made at the point of instruction."

Thus the federal government endorses local control of education -- but only for bilingual education decisions.

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