There are several different ideas about how to teach children who don't speak English when they enter our public schools. Please look at the card and tell me which statement best describes how you feel: All classes should be conducted only in English so that children have to learn English right from the start…………………………………………………….…………………1 Children who don't know English should have classes in their native language just for a year or two until they learn English………………...……….….....…………… 2 Students who want to keep up with their native languages and cultures should be able to take many of the classes in Spanish or other languages All the way through high school……......3
How to teach children who don't speak English · Asked in 1 wave, 1994 · 1,474 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | All classes in english | 1-2 yrs in native lang | Native lang thru hs | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 37% | 48% | 15% | 1474 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 33% | 51% | 16% | 532 | ±5 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 39% | 45% | 16% | 500 | ±5 |
General Social Survey 1994 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1994 | 1994-01-04 to 1994-06-29 | face to face | 2,992 | 1,474 |
| Republicans | 38% | 49% | 12% | 392 | ±6 |