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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Oregonians for Immigration Reform Urge a Yes Vote on Measure # 58
Use of Funds
It seems to me, reaing the opposition arguments, that the main point is the "cost.". Actually, the "cost" is the loss of funds for bilingual education. It is actually a "saving". I have red elsewhere that the money appropriated for ESL and bilingual classes can be spent for other purposes, and therefore, school districts tend to hang on to the programs long past the students' needs. I would like to have this point discussed.
- psydneyh
October 1, 2008 2:43PM
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