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Brown, Christine – Perspective, 1995
The second language education program of Glastonbury, Connecticut, considered to be an exemplary program in a modest community, is profiled and discussed. Since the 1950s in this system, all students study at least one foreign language, beginning in elementary school. Course offerings, which have changed little since that time, include Spanish,…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Communicative Competence (Languages), Curriculum Design, Educational Trends
Tucker, G. Richard – Focus, 1980
A comparison of the salient characteristics of Canadian and United States bilingual education programs suggests various settings where it would be desirable to introduce children to schooling in their home language. These settings include: (1) the various ethnic communities in the United States, (2) multilingual developing countries, (3) parts of…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Programs
BEOutreach, 1994
This special issue of the newsletter "BEOutreach" focuses on the theme of family literacy program design and implementation. Articles address these topics: the influence of language and literacy on relationships within families and between families and schools; innovative approaches to family literacy that emphasize excellence; examples of…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adult Literacy, Bilingualism, Daily Living Skills