What Now for Bilingual Education?
By James Crawford
Six months after California's Proposition 227 was passed we see disrupted schools, confused teachers, and kids dumped out of good programs for crash courses in English. But some bilingual education survives, thanks to parent and teacher support.

Does Bilingual Ed Work?
By James Crawford
Research and experience underscore the importance of teaching in both languages.

Out Front
By Annie Johnston
An openly gay high school teacher discusses what schools can do to fight homophobia.

Vouchers in legal limbo.
By Barbara Miner
The U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear the Milwaukee voucher case, shifting focus to political and educational problems with public funds for private schools.

What Color is Beautiful?
By Alejandro Segura-Mora
A kindergartner says he doesn't like his dark skin. His teacher grapples with how to respond, and finds a valuable resource in the book "Nina Bonita."

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