What were some of your key take-aways after reading both articles? 2. In ways might language, identity, and legislation/politics intersect? 3. What are the implications for your students, especially EL students? What are the implications for you as an educator?

Week 2 Journal Prompt

Topic: Bilingual Education in the U.S. and California

Be sure to READ BOTH ARTICLES (in order) prior to responding to the Journal [found in Week 2 Readings]:

• The Complicated History Behind California’s Vote on Bilingual Education (TIME, 2016)
•  Bilingual Education Returns to California. Now What? (NPR, 2016)

Prompt: After reading both articles, respond to the following questions:
1. What were some of your key take-aways after reading both articles?
2. In ways might language, identity, and legislation/politics intersect?
3. What are the implications for your students, especially EL students? What are the implications for you as an educator?
4. Lasting thoughts or questions?