Caught in a Time Warp: The Education Rights of English Language Learners (original) (raw)

The paper examines the education rights of English Language Learners (ELLs) in the United States, focusing on the historical tensions surrounding bilingual education and English-Only instruction. It highlights how current educational policies often reflect broader societal anxieties about immigration and national identity, and critiques the misconceptions that inform debates about language policy. The analysis reveals that a significant portion of ELL students maintain a connection to their home languages and cultures, suggesting a nuanced understanding of language acquisition that can inform more effective educational strategies.