Part IV: The Backlash Against Bilingual Education | History of Bilingualism

Описание: What happens when language, politics, and education collide?

In Part 3 of The History of Bilingualism, Dr. Laurie Olsen unpacks the backlash era—a time of recession, anti-immigrant sentiment, and English-only policies that reshaped education for English Learners across California and the nation.

From Proposition 63 and 227 to the rise of No Child Left Behind, this chapter shows how bilingual education became a political battleground, how communities fought back, and why the persistent achievement gap remained.

✨ In this video, you’ll learn:
How economic recession and immigration sparked anti-bilingual education sentiment
Why the English-only movement and ballot propositions dismantled bilingual programs
The impact of “A Nation at Risk,” the Reading Wars, and No Child Left Behind on English Learners
How accountability systems narrowed curriculum and pushed out bilingualism
What these lessons mean for today’s educators working toward equity and inclusion

Whether you are a teacher, school leader, or advocate, understanding this era is critical to shaping the future of multilingual education.

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