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Direct linkHarlin, Rebecca; Paneque, Oneyda M. – Childhood Education, 2006
Quite often, educators tell families of children who are learning English as a second language to speak only English, and not their native language, at home. Although these educators may have good intentions, the authors argue that the educators' advice to families is misguided and stems from misunderstandings about the nature of bilingualism and…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Academic Failure, Second Language Learning, Educational Opportunities
