In Euskadi, massive resources are being channeled for language revitalization. Bilingualism in Euskera and Spanish is the political goal for every resident of that region, young and old. A seldom-seen phenomenon of reversing language loss is occurring in the Basque country, where the professional class which is limited in Euskera feels some pressure to become more fluent. Today in Spain, in Paraguay, and in Guatemala, as in California, the politics of language is played out daily in the schools, in the streets and on school boards. What my work is showing me more clearly with every country I study is that many political issues can be hidden behind the cover of language.
Schools being public institutions serve as the game board for many issues.
At times, effects on students seem expendable to other political results.