BE020898: Bilingual Education and the Dropout Argument.
| Acquisition Number: | BE020898 |
| Title: | Bilingual Education and the Dropout Argument. |
| Year: | 1998 |
| Author: | Krashen, Stephen |
| Institution/Corporate Author: | National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Type: | Position Paper 120; Research Report 143 |
| Notes: | 4 p. |
| Online: | http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/files/rcd/BE020898/Bilingual_Education_and_the_Dr.pdf |
| Descriptors: | Bilingual Education Dropout Rate High Risk Students Hispanic Americans Public Opinion Reading Materials Classroom Environment Dropout Characteristics Dropouts Educational Trends Family Characteristics High Schools Language Skills Poverty Trend Analysis Young Adults |
| Identifiers: | Educational Programs Serving LCD Students |
| Abstract: | The article reviews what is known about dropout rates and refutes the argument that bilingual education programs are the reason for the high dropout rate among Hispanic students. The fact that most Spanish-speaking students are not in bilingual education programs is asserted. Addressed is evidence that students with poorer skills in English have a higher dropout rate than those who are more successful. Also discussed are the relationship between "background factors" such as socioeconomic class, time spent in the U.S., and family factors (social capital) on dropout percentages. |
| Scope Notes: | Educational Programs Serving LCD Students |