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Linguists in Arizona Criticize New Language Education Policy
Dear Governor Brewer and Superintendent Horne:
I am attaching a statement prepared by our faculty in response to the news that "the Arizona Department of Education recently began telling school districts that teachers whose spoken English it deems to be heavily accented or ungrammatical must be removed from classes for students still learning English."
As scientists, as educators, as citizens, and as state employees, we feel it is our duty to provide the scientific facts that are relevant so that state leaders and citizens can make informed decisions.
If there's anything we can do to help or clarify this, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Mike Hammond
Head, Linguistics
U. of Arizona
