There is considerable debate today over whether governments should or should not require schools to provide bilingual education for students, and if so, how this could best be accomplished. Pretend that a school board in a bilingual community has asked you to provide some guidance on this issue. Explain to the school board about the relationships between students' social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds and their potential for success in school.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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