Linda Chavez. makes a compelling case against bilingual education and for preserving our our common bond. the English language. Ms. Chavez points out that immigrants oppose bilingual education for their children and teachers oppose it for their students. Listen to the commonsense observation on bilingual educations shortcomings that elementary school teacher Gail Fiber makes: "How can anyone learn English in school when they speak Spanish 41/2 hours a day?" A recent survey showed that in just 5 years. there will be 40 million Americans who cant speak English. Those Americans will be isolated. cut off from realizing the American dream. if they dont have the one skill that is required for success in America: Fluency in English.
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Immigrants oppose bilingual education and lack of English fluency leads to isolation and failure.