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[carrie721]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

that may very well be true, but IMO, their use of Ebonics may hamper them somewhat since the test language isnt in Ebonics....

that's my point though ... these kids need to be taught standard english using ESL techniques so they're working with the same tools as the kids living in more economically prosperous areas. for the kids, use of ebonics isn't a choice, it's their native tongue.

I think that when a certain language (such as English) is considered the PRIMARY language of a nation, whether or not you speak it at home, it behooves you, if you expect to rise above, to pay attention to what will get you there, be it language or whatever. I'd say the same thing about all the Hispanics that cry about forms being in Spanish or Hmongs that want forms in Hmong etc.....in my line of work, especially in CA, we've accomodated foreigners to the point that its costing taxpayers BILLIONS to make it possible for non-english speakers to apply for public assistance. Personally, it makes me sick/

it certainly is wise to learn the language of the country you're living in, you'll get no argument from me there.