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IDRA Newsletter 1996

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Below are selected articles published in 1996. To find a particular article or subject this year, see below or use the search bar above, which covers all years.

English Plus Information Clearinghouse Resolution on English Plus

Jan 30, 1996

• IDRA Newsletter • January 1996 •  The resolution below was created in 1987 by a diverse group of about … read more

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English Plus Proponents

Jan 30, 1996

• IDRA Newsletter • January 1996 • The organizations below are among the many who have either signed-on to statements … read more

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“English Only” Defined

Jan 30, 1996

• IDRA Newsletter • January 1996 •  The following talking points on the issue of an official language, or English … read more

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Language Legislation before Congress

Jan 30, 1996

• by Charles A. Cavazos • IDRA Newsletter • January 1996 •  The first session of the 104th Congress last year saw … read more

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English Only: Conversations on the Internet

Jan 30, 1996

• by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • January 1996 •  Conversation on the Internet about declaring English as the … read more

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Speaking Up for Bilingual Education

Jan 30, 1996

• by Dr. Albert Cortez • IDRA Newsletter • January 1996 •  [Dr. Albert Cortez was recently honored by the Texas Association … read more

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¿Habla Usted Español? Bilingualism is a Tool for Business

Jan 30, 1996

• by Abel Carmona, B.A. • IDRA Newsletter • January 1996 •  Recently, a friend of mine, who is in retail sales, was … read more

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