Miguel and Maria immigrate to the United States from Mexico, when they are five years old. Miguel is placed in a classroom where he is taught in both Spanish and English. Maria's teacher only speaks English and believes if a child is going to learn a language they must be taught in that language. According to the research, which child has a greater likelihood of having academic success and English fluency?
A. Both will succeed at the same rate
B. Maria
C. Miguel
D. Neither, they have missed the sensitive period for language acquisition
C. Miguel
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