Tag: equitable
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Why Bilingualism? A Policy Framework for Expanding Dual Language Immersion in Texas
Emergent bilinguals (EB) are widely recognized as one of the fastest-growing student populations in the nation’s K-12 schools. Between 2011 and 2024, the number of English learners grew by approximately 20 percent, increasing from about 4.6 million to more than 5.5 million students (National Center for Education Statistics). Today, they represent roughly one in every…
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The Immigration and Nationality Act Of 1965: A Proponent For Equitable Reform or Inadvertent Discrimination?
On October 3rd, 1965 in Liberty Island, President Lyndon B. Johnson delivered an address at the signing of the Immigration and Nationality Act, framing the bill as a repair for “a very deep and painful flaw in the fabric of American justice” and a correction of “a cruel and enduring wrong.” The “wrong” Johnson outlined…
