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Bilingual education has a long history and has been shaped by social, political, and cultural movements. Its development reflects efforts to meet the educational needs of students who speak languages other than English. Key leaders in this movement have fought for the rights of language-diverse communities, pushed for education reforms, and bilingual education programs in higher education institutions.
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Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas launched one of our nation's first bilingual education programs in 1967.
The Center for Professional Teacher Education at the University of North Texas at Arlington created this flyer to provide information on courses offered for teachers to be certified in the bilingual program.
Gloria Zamora, a leader associated with Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas, was a vocal advocate for bilingual education and Hispanic-serving institutions. Through her work, she promoted culturally responsive education, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural identity and language for Hispanic students. Zamora encouraged institutions to adopt bilingual programs and worked to raise awareness about the significance of language equity in education.
Senator Joe J. Bernal was a prominent advocate for bilingual education in Texas. Serving in the Texas State Senate in the 1960s and 1970s, he fought for laws supporting bilingual education. He was instrumental in the passing of legislation that protected the rights of Spanish-speaking students. His efforts helped establish a foundation for bilingual education policies to provide equal learning opportunities for non-English-speaking students.
Photo credit Our Lady of the Lake University: https://www.ollusa.edu/about/hsi/index.html
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