In the process of debate over bilingual programs, hot-button, politicized issues often push academic concerns into the background. Part II of this article looks at specific movements for and against bilingual programs in school systems and how states and communities have, or have not, managed to resolve them. An excellent reference that provides background information on various ethnic groups. Includes lesson ideas for all academic areas and nationalities as well as more than 50 references to other books and materials. Games from 30 different countries are featured in this book.
Educators can use it to enable students to appreciate various cultures.
Reading activities for the Hispanic bilingual classroom make this an excellent resource. A list of resources is included. BiEn is a section of the California Department of Education Web site. This site provides links to bilingual education resources, including government services, journals, schools, and projects online, etc. This Web site contains many links to online activities for bilingual elementary students.