To: HELLRAISER II
foreign kids who don't even speak English are also used in the percentages and that is not fair.When the state of CA stopped teaching children in their native tongue, their test scores rose. So, NOT speaking English is a crutch for a limited time (as evidenced by CA) & cannot be used as a reason not to pursue this act. No one likes to be held accountable, and this is no different.
With that said, it most surely should NOT begin & end with the teachers. There's a HUGE responsibility on the family as well.
14 posted on
02/10/2004 8:20:43 AM PST by
Puppage
(You may disagree with what I have to say, but I will defend to your death my right to say it)
To: Puppage
I don't have any problem with what you're saying, they should be taught just like everyone else after they spend a couple of years in English class. I mean if a kid can't speak English you can't teach him Biology (which is what my wife teaches) when they can't even understand "Please take out your text books."
24 posted on
02/10/2004 8:46:30 AM PST by
HELLRAISER II
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