Trump administration proposes English-only rule for Head Start

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

The Trump administration has proposed making all Head Start classes conduct instruction in English only.

The Trump administration has proposed requiring all classes in the federal Head Start programme to be conducted in English only. Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has pledged to oppose the mandate and has threatened to file a lawsuit to protect LA families from the policy.

Supporters of the English-only requirement argue that it would help children learn the language and better prepare them for school. Critics contend that the proposal would damage early education provision.

How it is being reported

• Wannabe LA mayor blasts Trump's 'cruel' plan to make federal Head Start program conduct all classes in EnglishSupporters of the English-only change say it would help children learn the language and better prepare them for school, while critics say it would undermine early education.Daily Mail · 1 Oct, 00:41
• Trump admin’s proposed ‘English-only’ Head Start rule draws fire from Los Angeles mayoral candidateNithya Raman vows to fight the Trump administration's proposed Head Start English-only mandate, threatening a lawsuit to protect LA families.Fox News · 30 Sept, 19:18

In this story: Trump administration · Nithya Raman · Los Angeles · Head Start

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