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  1. Forked Tongue
    Boston Phoenix, Thursday, February 21, 2002
  2. Bilingual Choices, Editorial
    Worcester Telegram, Wednesday, February 3, 3002
  3. Springfield, Holyoke could lead bilingual reform move
    Springfield Union News, Wednesday, February 6, 2002
  4. Bilingual education change promised
    Springfield Union News, Wednesday, February 6, 2002
  5. Report rips bilingual program
    Springfield Union-News, Tuesday, February 5, 2002
  6. Glodis, Antonioni argue extent of changing bilingual education
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette,Wednesday, January 30, 2002.
  7. Opposing camps take shots at bilingual reform bill
    Boston Herald,Wednesday, January 30, 2002.
  8. Bilingual ed plan offered by legislators
    Boston Globe,Wednesday, January 30, 2002.
  9. English Lessons, Editorial
    Boston Globe,Wednesday, January 30, 2002.
  10. City dumps bilingual ballots
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette,Tuesday, January 29, 2002.
  11. Redoing bilingual education
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette,Sunday, January 27, 2002, FRONT PAGE.
  12. State's fiscal realities may cloud education funding
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette,Thursday, January 17, 2002.
  13. Campaign strategy outlined in speech
    Boston Herald,Wednesday, January 16, 2002.
  14. Half-loaves on bilingual ed, Editorial
    Boston Herald,Wednesday, January 16, 2002.
  15. Bilingual education plan draws fire
    Boston Globe,Wednesday, January 16, 2002.
  16. Swift chides opponents
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette,Wednesday, January 16, 2002.
  17. Swift touts her bilingual education proposal to state's superintendent
    Associated Press,Wednesday, January 16, 2002.
  18. Swift eyes change for bilingual ed
    Boston Globe,Tuesday, January 15, 2002, FRONT PAGE.
  19. Swift to highlight economy, jobs, bilingual education in speech
    Associated Press,Monday, January 14, 2002.
  20. Should Latino Studies Exist?: No by Lincoln J. Tamayo
    Boston Globe,Monday, January 14, 2002.
  21. A Local Voice on Bilingual Education
    Boston Globe,Sunday, January 13, 2002.
  22. Pols-in-schools plan gains backers
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette,Monday, December 31, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  23. 3 proposals on threshold of '02 ballot
    Boston Globe,Friday, December 21, 2001.
  24. Tax and bilingual education initiatives headed to ballot box
    Associated Press,Thursday, December 20, 2001.
  25. Labor activists fail to force minimum wage question onto ballot
    Associated Press, Wednesday, December 5, 2001.
  26. Key issues headed for next year's ballot
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Thursday, November 29, 2001.
  27. Bilingual ed opponent cites MCAS scores
    Boston Globe, Sunday, November 18, 2001.
  28. Worcester's approach to ESL is multifaceted
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Wednesday, November 14, 2001.
  29. Bilingual ed foes amass signatures for ballot
    Boston Herald, Wednesday, November 14, 2001.
  30. Anti-Bilingual Education Petition Gathers Over 100,000 Signatures, Completes Petition Drive
    English for the Children of Massachusettes, Tuesday, November 13, 2001.
  31. Supporters of referendum to dismantle bilingual education
    Associated Press, Tuesday, November 13, 2001.
  32. Bilingual education tested
    Boston Globe, Sunday, November 11, 2001.
  33. Stating the case on bilingual education
    Boston Globe, Monday, November 5, 2001.
  34. Latinos promote causes at rally at Statehouse
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Wednesday, October 31, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  35. Town's Bilingual Classes Hailed
    Boston Globe, Sunday, October 28, 2001.
  36. Changes seen for bilingual education
    Springfield Union-News, Thursday, October 25, 2001.
  37. Preserve bilingual education, Editorial
    Harvard Crimson, Tuesday, October 23, 2001.
  38. Wanted: Skilled bilingual teachers
    Boston Globe, Monday, October 22, 2001.
  39. Renewed Debate on Bilingual Education
    Boston Globe, Sunday, October 21, 2001.
  40. Harvard panel heatedly debates bilingual education
    Harvard Crimson, Harvard Crimson, October 16, 2001.
  41. Harvard University Debate, Length: 81:00
    Harvard University, October 15, 2001.
  42. Diverse Population Fuels Need for Good Bilingual Education
    Boston Globe, Sunday, October 7, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  43. Bilingual Ed Reports, Editorial
    Boston Herald, Sunday, October 7, 2001.
  44. Master Test Poses 'Unfair' Challenge
    Hartford Courant, Wednesday, October 3, 2001.
  45. Study hits bilingual classes
    Boston Globe, Wednesday, October 3, 2001.
  46. Signature drive begins today on bilingual ed
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Wednesday, September 19, 2001.
  47. California's Success, Editorial
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Monday, September 17, 2001.
  48. Reform, Don't End, Bilingual Education by Antonio Pires
    Providence Journal-Bulletin, Saturday, September 15, 2001.
  49. Scores rise as Calif. schools immerse
    Boston Globe, Monday, September 10, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  50. Dueling plans advance bilingual education
    Boston Globe, Sunday, September 9, 2001.
  51. 18 initiative petitions approved
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Thursday, September 6, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  52. Bilingual education facing major test
    Boston Globe, Thursday, September 6, 2001.
  53. 18 initiative petitions approved
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Thursday, September 6, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  54. School restructure proposed
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Wednesday, September 5, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  55. Debate on bilingual education should correct misconceptions by Rosalie Pedalino Porter
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Sunday, September 2, 2001.
  56. A Hearing for Haitians, Editorial
    Boston Globe, Saturday, September 1, 2001.
  57. Governor visits city, says local projects in her sights
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Wednesday, August 29, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  58. Failed bilingual education is overdue for improvements by Robert Z. Nemeth
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Sunday, August 19, 2001.
  59. In quest of a common language for the bilingual education debate by Alan Lupo
    Boston Globe, Sunday, August 12, 2001.
  60. Achievement levels of bilingual students are too low
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Sunday, August 12, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  61. Bilingual Education in Mass., Editorial
    Providence Journal-Bulletin, Wednesday, August 8, 2001.
  62. Bilingual on the ballot, Editorial
    Boston Globe, Tuesday, August 7, 2001.
  63. Bilingual ed loses favor with some educators
    Boston Globe, Sunday, August 5, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  64. Bilingual reform facing battle
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Wednesday, August 1, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  65. Rumpled but ready
    Boston Globe, Wednesday, August 1, 2001.
  66. Mogul gets slammed for efforts vs. bilingual ed
    Boston Herald, Wednesday, August 1, 2001.
  67. Bilingual education ready for reform, Editorial
    Boston Herald, Wednesday, August 1, 2001.
  68. Ballot Initiative Campaign Launched to Dismantle Bilingual Education in Massachusetts
    English for the Children of Massachusetts, Tuesday, June 31, 2001.
  69. Bilingual reform, Editorial
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Tuesday, July 31, 2001.
  70. Anti-bilingual education initiative gets under way
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Tuesday, July 31, 2001.
  71. California millionaire leading drive to dismantle bilingual education
    Associated Press, Tuesday, July 31, 2001.
  72. Bilingual ed law gets a new foe
    Boston Globe, Tuesday, July 31, 2001.
  73. Activists pushing ballot question to dismantle bilingual education
    Associated Press, Monday, July 30, 2001.
  74. Talks progressing on bilingual ed
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Sunday, July 29, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  75. Spotlight is on state's bilingual education law
    Boston Globe, Sunday, July 1, 2001.
  76. Time has come to reform bilingual education program by Guy W. Glodis
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Friday, June 1, 2001.
  77. Politicians Wonder What's Lost in the Translation
    Boston Globe, Thursday, May 31, 2001, FRONT PAGES.
  78. Meaningful bilingual reform needed in Massachusetts schools by Dan Soifer
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Monday, May 28, 2001.
  79. Rapid-immersion English needs strong local support
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Tuesday, May 22, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  80. For genuine reform, just end bilingual ed by John Silber
    Boston Herald, Tuesday, May 22, 2001.
  81. Bill Would Overhaul Bilingual Education
    Boston Globe, Monday, May 21, 2001.
  82. Language Barrier, Editorial
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Sunday, May 20, 2001.
  83. Let's go back to school on bilingual education, Editorial
    Springfield Union-News, Thursday, May 17, 2001.
  84. Rapid immersion' touted for bilingual education
    Worchester Telegram & Gazette, Wednesday, May 16, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  85. Bilingual tenets spur heated clash
    Springfield Union-News, Wednesday, May 16, 2001.
  86. Bill would condense bilingual education
    Worchester Telegram & Gazette, Tuesday, May 15, 2001.
  87. Bill would condense bilingual education
    Worchester Telegram & Gazette, Tuesday, May 15, 2001.
  88. MCAS presents high hurdle for limited-English students
    Springfield Union-News, Tuesday, May 15, 2001.
  89. Bilingual reforms should come now, Editorial
    Boston Herald, Thursday, May 15, 2001.
  90. Bill would overhaul bilingual education
    Boston Globe, Thursday, May 15, 2001.
  91. WMass school struggling with bilingual education
    Springfield Union-News, Monday, May 14, 2001.
  92. Bilingual studies still a hot topic
    Springfield Union-News, Monday, May 14, 2001.
  93. Bilingual education foes push for changes to program
    Associated Press, Thursday, May 14, 2001.
  94. Immerse: Bilingual education encounters shift in philosophy
    Springfield Union-News, Sunday, May 13, 2001.
  95. Before bilingual education, newcomers jumped, swam
    Springfield Union-News, Sunday, May 13, 2001.
  96. Bilingual education advocates fear progress will be reversed
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Thursday, May 8, 2001, FRONT PAGE.
  97. Bilingual forum confronts issues one-on-one
    Providence Journal-Bulletin, Wednesday, April 25, 2001.
  98. City struggles with approach to bilingual education
    Providence Journal-Bulletin, Tuesday, April 24, 2001.
  99. Laboy: Sorry for jumping gun on state's bilingual OK
    Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, Wednesday, April 18, 2001.
  100. Bilingual success: It's in mix
    Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, Tuesday, April 17, 2001.
  101. In defense of bilingual education by Jose R. Aleman
    Providence Journal-Bulletin, Wednesday, April 11, 2001.
  102. Nonsense, in any language by Taylor Armerding
    Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, Thursday, April 5, 2001.
  103. End bilingual-ed scam by Myrna C. George
    Providence Journal-Bulletin, Sunday, April 1, 2001.
  104. Advocacy group casts doubt on English immersion plan
    Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, Thursday, March 22, 2001.
  105. Hearing today on bill to cut ESL programs
    Providence Journal-Bulletin, Wednesday, March 21, 2001.
  106. Hot Issue: Bilingual Education
    Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, Monday, March 19, 2001.
  107. Hispanic leaders: Teach in 2 languages
    Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, Friday, March 2, 2001.
  108. Balancing culture, education
    Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, Tuesday, February 20, 2001.
  109. Bilingual reform Overhaul of Massachusetts program is overdue
    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Monday, February 19, 2001.
  110. Legislator eyes radical bilingual ed reform
    Boston Herald, Wednesday, February 14, 2001.
  111. Glodis may take bilingual ed to voters
    Worster, MA Telegram & Gazette, Friday, February 9, 2001.

1995-2000 -- 52 Items
Spotlight is turned on bilingual education
Boston Globe, Sunday, December 31, 2000.
...And face bilingual facts, Editorial
Boston Herald, Sunday, January 16, 2000.
Bill Seeks a Halt to Bilingual Education
Boston Globe, Tuesday, January 11, 2000.
Old bilingual education method is discredited
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Monday, March 8, 1999.
Bilingual Trap, Editorial
Worcester Sunday Telegram & Gazette, Sunday, November 15, 1998.
Calif. law fuels Mass. debate on fate of bilingual education
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Monday, August 24, 1998, FRONT PAGE.
Bilingual Classes Expected To Be Hot Issue Here
Boston Globe, Thursday, June 4, 1998.
Language plan gets nod from parents
Patriot Ledger (Quincy, MA), Tuesday, June 18, 1996, FRONT PAGE.
Language barriers, Editorial
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Saturday, June 8, 1996.
Bilingual education badly flawed, author says
Boston Globe, Sunday, November 19, 1995.
A wise vote in any language, Editorial
Boston Globe, Thursday, April 13, 1995.
House rejects change in bilingual education
Boston Globe, Wednesday, April 12, 1995.
Opponents protest Weld bill to revise bilingual education
Boston Globe, Friday, March 31, 1995.