Three areas of diversity in Spanish and Portuguese studies - the status of the Spanish language in the U.S., teacher training and out-of- school learning - are examined, and recommendations are made for safeguarding the interests of the diversity and unity of the profession. (KM)

Bilingual schooling in the U.S. is meant to equalize educational opportunity for children of limited English-speaking ability. Despite the proliferation of bilingual programs in many parts of the country, only very modest progress is being made toward the goal of equal educational achievement. We are coming to realize that limited English-speaking…