Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id h7TJn3714002; Fri, 29 Aug 2003 15:49:03 -0400 (EDT) Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 15:49:03 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <3F4FAC69.ED86B193@udel.edu> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Cynthia E. Shermeyer" <cesherm@UDel.Edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:9324] RE: Accept English Only donation? X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.77 [en]C-CCK-MCD (Windows NT 5.0; U) Status: O Content-Length: 3202 Lines: 66 Hi again Sue! This just came through from Lynda to the NIFL ESL list serve. I would suggest taking a look at it if you have any spare minutes! Lynda works for CAL and is the moderator for the list. She has a wealth of experience and information. Too bad class is over, this would have been a great addition for discussion and reading. Cheers! Cindy Cindy Lynda Terrill wrote: > > Dear listers, > > After some quiet times on the discussion list, I was happy to see the many thoughtful comments in response to Cathy Shank's posting yesterday. Cathy related a teacher's concerns about accepting a donation from an "English Only" group (the original email is below). The teacher wanted to explore the issues involved with her class. Cathy specifically asked: > > What are your thoughts on this one? Does anyone have any advice or > resources to offer? Has anyone seen any information on the 'English > Only' issue that is written at reading level that would be accessible to intermediate level ESL students? > > Such issues are of concern to ourselves and to learners and programs. I think the discussions themselves are crucial to our democratic society. May I restate the need for everyone to maintain a polite and respectful tone in all messages to each other on this list. > > By the way, the ERIC Digest mentioned in an earlier post, "Official English and English Plus: An Update," 1997 by Vickie Lewelling can be found at http://www.cal.org/ericcll/digest/lewell01.html > > Best wishes for a good holiday weekend. > > Sincerely, > > Lynda Terrill > NIFL-ESL moderator > National Center for ESL Literacy Education > 4646 40th Street NW > Washington DC 20016-1859 > tel (202) 362-0700 ext. 243 > fax(202) 363-7204 > LTerrill@cal.org > http://www.cal.org/ncle > > -----Original Message----- > From: Cathy Shank [mailto:cshank@access.k12.wv.us] > Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 8:01 AM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: [NIFL-ESL:9287] Accept English Only donation? > > A teacher in my state was approached by an 'English Only' group who was > interested in donating money for educational materials to her program. > She decided to go ahead since there seemed to be no apparent strings > attached to the money--she could use the funds to purchase materials SHE > selects and she would not be bound to any particular curriculum. Later, > the group said they wanted to give her the check publicly at the same > time a state senator gave a press conference announcing a bill to make > English the official state language. She is unsure how to respond. > > She CAN make an acceptance speech which clarifies her organization's > goals, but she fears standing on the same platform with the politician > will make her appear to be associated with his position. She plans to > discuss it with her ESL class as a problem solving type issue. > > What are your thoughts on this one? Does anyone have any advice or > resources to offer? Has anyone seen any information on the 'English > Only' issue that is written at reading level that would be accessible to > intermediate level ESL students? > > Thanks for your thoughts and assistance. > Cathy Shank
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