Bilingual Education Pays Off, New Documentary Says
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Title
Bilingual Education Pays Off, New Documentary Says
Creator
Dev, Rupa
Description
Article of interview with filmmaker Marcia Jarmel on her and colleague Ken Schneider's new documentary, "Speaking in Tongues," about bilingual education in America. Features a Vimeo linked preview to the film. From the editor of New America Media: "To date, 30 states have passed English-only laws, and many American[s] are skeptical of bilingual education because they want their children to learn in English, not Chinese or Spanish. 'Speaking in Tongues,' the latest documentary by Bay Area filmmakers Marcia Jarmel and Ken Schneider, sheds light on the cognitive and developmental value of learning in two languages at a young age..."
Date
2010 September 25
Language
English
Type
Web Page
Coverage
2010, California, United States