I teach in a school that has bilingual education at every grade level, and the vast majority of these students do not take the Stanford 9, but rather take the Aprenda, which is the Spanish version of the Stanford 9. I teach third grade and there are many students in my ESL class that have been in bilingual education for three years and can barely speak a complete sentence in English. The younger the students are immersed in English, the quicker they will learn it. If they have English-only in kindergarten and first grades, there would be no need for any form of bilingual education. Bilingual education is failing our kids.
English immersion is the only way to go.
Vote yes on Proposition 203. I believe strongly in bilingual education, for all students. I also believe that parents and teachers know best what program of education is right for our students. Proposition 203 would take away choice from parents. If we want to prepare students for a global society, we must stop insisting on English only.