The resolution approved by the UTLA said that "crosscultural understanding" can be achieved "with an immersion program in English" that includes intensive instruction in English as a second language and a teaching system that is full of visual aides and begins with simple words and phrases. "Bilingual [teachers] aides." the resolution said. "would offer native language assistance." Teachers complained that under the current system. aides often taught classes while the Englishspeaking teacher stood by. not entirely sure what was being said. Linda Chavez. a former Reagan administration official who is to become president of U.S. ENGLISHs national organization. emphasized that her group does not oppose bilingual education but wants whatever system will best move immigrants into the Englishspeaking world. [From the New York Times. Aug. 29. 1987]
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