JOURNAL ARTICLE

Valuing Linguistic Diversity.

  • Published In: New York Archives, 2024, v. 24, n. 2. P. 2 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BROWN, JESSE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the history and importance of bilingual education in New York State. It highlights the landmark Supreme Court case Lau v. Nichols in 1974, which ruled that Chinese students were denied their rights under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by not receiving supplemental English language instruction. This decision led to mandatory instruction for English language learners in American public schools. The article also mentions the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL), which supports English Language Learners in New York State schools and administers the New York State Seal of Biliteracy. The New York State Archives holds documents related to the formation of bilingual education policy, showing the ongoing impact of linguistic diversity in education. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New York Archives. 2024/10, Vol. 24, Issue 2, p2
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1535-7813
  • Accession Number:179981200
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