While Obama and McCain slug it out on the national stage, voters in individual states are considering legislation that could have widespread repercussions. In the first of a special election series, Opposing Views examines Oregon’s Measure 58, a proposal that would require “English immersion” in Oregon public schools while limiting foreign language instruction. Do English immersion laws help or harm students? Figure out where you stand now; your state may be next. (Editor's Note: On November 4th, Oregon voters rejected Measure 58)
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Should Oregon Pass the English Immersion Measure?
Non english speaking children
Over time I adopted 3 non-English speaking children, each were placed in English only class environments. It took only a couple months for them to become fluent in English. They are all adult, self supporting American citizens now, two serving a country they'll be eternally proud of in the military. There was never any question about their ability to learn and function in an English only environment, thus never any problems.
- CharlieBravo
October 13, 2008 12:59AM
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