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Seventh International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education

du 6 au 9 February 2019

The Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA

Dual Language Education Across the States: Challenges and Opportunities with New Policies and Programs

vendredi 8 février 2019 à 16:15–17:15 EST
Queens (60)
Strand

Strand II: Advocacy & Policy

Immersion/Partner Language(s)

not language specific

Level
Elementary (K-5)
Middle School/Junior High
High School
Program Summary/Abstract Description

This paper analyzes the national movement for dual language (DL) schooling in states without a long-standing tradition of bilingual education, such as Delaware, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, and Wyoming. The overarching research question was: “How have public DL education policies and schools been established across the United States?” Data sources included state-level policy documents, media reports, and educators' accounts. Analyses reveal the discourses and aims of DL education in these states, for example: how DL policies were created with an aim toward economic development; how policies/programs have foregrounded the needs of English-dominant youth, rather than children from language minoritized families; and how diverse local contexts and material constraints have led to challenges with policy/program implementation. Discussion will examine such situations facing DL educators and suggest ways to ensure equitable and humanizing language education policies for all children.

Lead Presenter

Lisa Dorner, University of Missouri
Role/Title

Associate Professor

Co-Presenters

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