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NOVEMBER 20, 2000

Opponents of bilingual education in Arizona hope their Election Day success will inspire similar efforts in states like Colorado and Texas.

voters in Arizona approved replacting bilingual education with a one-year English immersion program. Tribal leaders opposed the measure even though its proponents said it was only meant for Spanish-speaking students.

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Arizona win encourages bilingual-ed opponents (The Arizona Republic 11/20)
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