“This comprehensive volume brings together recent theories on bilingualism with the most critical macro-political and micro-pedagogical issues in schools and classrooms. Within the school reform movement, this unique text serves as a “coach” to help us move from where we are to where we should be in serving bilingual students in and out of schools.” — Eugene Garcia, Dean, School of Education, University of California, Berkeley
“Lifting Every Voice is a must read for teachers, school psychologists, principals, and all who are training to work in elementary and secondary schools. This book addresses issues of access and equity for ALL children by offering a guide developed by practitioners and researchers to empower the voices of our future.” — Charlene Desir, School Counselor, Cambridge (MA) Public Schools
“Lifting Every Voice is powerful. Unlike any other book on teaching and learning in bilingual communities, schools, and classrooms, each chapter in this provocative and well-organized collection eaves discussion of the political nature of languages-in-contact with a wealth of classroom examples and implications for practice in ways that will make sense to classroom teachers.” — Christian J. Faltis, Professor, Arizona State University, Editor, Educational Researcher, Research News & Comment
“Lifting Every Voice is a must reading for ALL educators. This collection of scholarly discussions provides insightful guidance to educators and policymakers on the fundamental issues faced by schools serving English-language learners and others at risk of educational failure.” — Gil N. Garcia, Senior Research Analyst, U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on thee Education of At-Risk Students
“The voices in this book are both wondrously diverse and passionate. The variety of languages included—Haitian Creole, Somali, Cantonese, Spanish, Portuguese, Cape Verdean, and English—and the valuable mix of pedagogy and politics should delight all readers.” — Courtney Cazden, Professor Emerita, Harvard University, Chairperson, META Board
Twelve essays consider the political and cultural significance of bilingual education. The importance of bilingualism for democracy, the practices of bilingual education, and education reforms are all discussed. The current contribution of bilingual education is assessed, its potential explored, and a new paradigm advocated. Contributors include public school teachers, teacher educators, linguists, and scholars in language studies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
