Capetillo-Ponce and Kramer
- "The result was narrow coverage about the efficacy of a specific program instead of a wider and more fruitful debate on the advantages of recognizing and treating linguistic minorities as equals rather than ignoring their right to preserve their language and culture." (p. 285) - On Tuesday, we discussed about the ways our society limit many immigrant children and/or children of immigrants in the context of schooling due to "prejudice" beliefs that result to language policies that push for English-Only Education. How can we, as urban educators, advocate for the right of our students to preserve their language and culture without jeopardizing our positions as teachers?
- "Massachusetts has shifted away from sympathy with ethnic diversity as a means of enriching our society to an attitude of concern about the effects of the recent large-scale influx of immigrants into the state." (p. 285) - After reading the article, do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Capetillo-Ponce and Kramer provided a great breakdown of different motivations that voters may have as to why they rejected Bilingual Education. Which motivation do you believe was the primary reason bilingual education was rejected? Why?
Gorski
- "And, like many students of color whose mostly White teachers and administrators believe themselves to be committed authentically to the principles of multiculturalism, these students were exhausted and frustrated by "baby steps," by human relations and community development programs that never named or addressed racism." (p. 62) Have you ever felt the same way- that programs for multiculturalism is almost just a "cover up"? In your opinion, what is multiculturalism? How do we truly achieve multicultural awareness/acceptance/celebration?
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