NCCRESt

part of the Education Reform Networks

Why Language Learning Matters

Most education systems prepare their students to function in the national language and at least one additional language. However, only one-third of U.S. elementary schools offer students language-learning opportunities. Multilingual societies have competitive advantages over monolingual societies in international trade. Ameliorative steps are outlined. (10 references) (MLH)

• Author/Creator: Met, Myriam
• Date Published: Oct
• Journal/Secondary Title: Educational Leadership
• Number: 2
• Volume: 59
• Year: 2001

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: People: Students
• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Multicultural Educational Practices
• Subject: Educational Benefits
• Subject: Educational Policy
• Subject: Education Work Relationship
• Subject: Elementary Secondary Education
• Subject: Language Proficiency
• Subject: Multicultural Education
• Subject: Private Schools
• Subject: Public Schools
• Subject: Second Language Learning

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