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The Debate around Bilingual Education

Bilingual education refers to the programs designed to give support to non-English-speaking children and including various types of models such as transitional bilingual programs or developmental bilingual programs. These services were limited until 1970's. Now its advocates in U.S.A. argue for bilingual education as a civil right. Although it becomes increasingly popular and effective for most immigrant children, it continues to spark controversy between its opponents and its supporters. On the one hand bilingual education is beneficial, in terms of preserving national identity and developing job opportunity, on the other hand it has some significant flaws such as the shortage of well-qualified teachers, limited access to textbooks, or even promotion of segregation in schools.
Bilingual education is especially beneficial when it comes to preserving minority children's cultural identity and the connection between their home and school.......

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