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Separating fact from fiction about education.
Informational series for business and community leaders, policy makers and members of the media.
Fiction: It is un-American to teach children in any language other than English. Fact: America needs bilingual education to produce educated, well-informed citizens.
Fiction: Bilingual education is too expensive. Fact: Bilingual education is an investment that pays off.
Fiction: Bilingual education erodes national unity. Fact: Bilingual education strengthens American democracy and global competitiveness.
Fiction: Bilingual education keeps families and schools apart. Fact: Bilingual education supports family unity and interaction while connecting families to schools and communities.
Fiction: Bilingual education does not affect the average citizen. Fact: Bilingual education helps to create an educated workforce.
Fiction: In-grade retention works. Fact: In-grade retention does not work.
Fiction: Using public money for private schooling is a good solution. Fact: All students should have equitable access to excellent neighborhood public schools.
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