The value of other languages

I think it is important to address the major difficulties that arise with bi-lingual education. It is often hard enough as an educator to teach students who all speak and read the same language yet when kids that can not do so it raises many difficulties within a classroom. I do believe that a lot more is being done to accommodate these children as opposed to in the past and this progression is important. We as educators need to make sure that the system of educating is doing all it can to grow and accommodate those that wish to learn and face difficulties. I do think that that there is a responsibility to make sure that the understanding of English is a major goal due to the massive use of English in the world today. This does not mean however that other languages should be pushed aside or ignored because they are different. Different does not mean deficient. There is a lot to be gained from other languages and cultures and by forcing others to leave their language and then culture behind to learn English we are doing a disservice to that student and our classrooms.