Language and Program Limits at Issue Across States

The Denver school district is not alone in grappling with the politically charged issue of how best to educate students who speak a language other than English.

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In districts such as Houston and San Francisco, bilingual education continues to enjoy support from the community and school officials, said James J. Lyons, the executive director of the National Association for Bilingual Education, an advocacy group based in Washington. But recent moves in Massachusetts, California, and Connecticut show a desire by policymakers to let schools offer...