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Bilingualism and the Academic Performance of Mexican-American Children: The Evolving Debate. ERIC Digest.
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Garcia, Eugene – 1990
This ERIC digest considers three important issues for educators of bilingual students, specifically Spanish-American children. First, it articulates the ongoing debate about which language to use for instruction. Second, it examines myths about the negative effects of bilingualism. And finally, it presents supporting evidence and suggestions for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Bilingualism