Bilingual Education Equity Movement

First Video:  Interview in 1975, where bilingual education was defined as an approach where two languages are used in teaching, allowing students to keep their native language while learning English. This method aimed to help non-English speakers succeed in school and maintain their cultural identity.

Second Video:  Dr. Guadalupe San Miguel, Jr., a historian on bilingual education, discusses the political struggles surrounding bilingual education in his interview. He explains that it grew out of the civil rights movement, with Hispanic activists pushing for language and cultural rights. Dr. San Miguel also points to research showing that students in bilingual programs often do better academically than those in English-only programs. His insights highlight that bilingual education is about more than language—it’s about equal access to education and recognition of cultural identity.