We found that speech therapists were advising Latina moms not to speak Spanish to their children so as not to “confuse” them. This topic brief reviews our focus group findings and presents key research evidence, compiled over decades, that contradicts this advice. Recommendations for programs, parents and family members and policy makers are included.
December 23, 2022
Civil Rightsdisabilities servicesDual Language DevelopmentEarly Childhoodand 5 more tags
Regulatory Comment
In California, UnidosUS submits a letter to the California State Assembly Appropriations Committee in support of SB 952, which expands dual-language immersion programs.
September 7, 2022
CaliforniaDual Language LearnersEducation
Regulatory Comment
In California, UnidosUS submits a letter to Governor Newsom in support of AB 1868, which seeks to disaggregate data of English Learners in order to strengthen California’s guidance and resources for Long-Term English Learner (LTEL) students.
September 7, 2022
CaliforniaCalifornia Governor Gavin NewsomEducationGovernor Newsomand 2 more tags
Regulatory Comment
In California, UnidosUS submits a letter to Governor Newsom in support of AB 1705, which ensure that students can enroll directly into the courses that will give them the greatest chance to meet their college goals.
September 1, 2022
CaliforniaCalifornia Governor Gavin NewsomHigher Education
Spanish Publication
Los bebés latinos están transformando los Estados Unidos. Los hispanos son una de las poblaciones de más rápido crecimiento en el país, con un aumento sorprendente de 23% desde 2010. […]
August 11, 2022
ACEsalfabetización tempranabebés/niños pequeñosCOVID-19and 6 more tags
Regulatory Comment
In California, UnidosUS submits a letter to the California State Senate Appropriations Committee in support of AB 2465, which lays out a multifaceted strategy to address persistent gaps in literacy rates and to support bilingualism and multiliteracy.
July 5, 2022
CaliforniaCalifornia English learnersELs
Regulatory Comment
In California, UnidosUS submits a letter to the Senate Education Committee in support of AB 1746, which is critical to eliminating barriers and improving access to state financial aid, specifically for low-income students of color.
June 24, 2022
Cal Grant ReformCaliforniaHigher Education
