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Language Program and Policies in USA Realyn and Danica Ann
Language Program and Policies in USA Realyn and Danica Ann
Objectives:
• To discuss the language program and policies of USA
• To obtain new knowledge and ideas about the educational programs, policies, issues and possible
solution to education of USA
In the 17th century, all textbooks were imported from England because no local printers existed at the
time. This situation changed in 1690 when Boston publishers began local printing of the “New England
Primer” which became the first locally printed textbook. In the 18th century, institutions of higher
education such as colleges and universities were few and all were meant for the education of ministers
with doctors and lawyers being trained through apprenticeship. Harvard College was established in 1636
by the colonial government aimed at training young men to become ministers. By the 19th century, the
American education system had grown in leaps and bounds with the 1840 census showing that 55% of
all children in the United States attended education institutions. The enrollment increased in the turn of
the 20th century as more states made education compulsory by law that by 1910, 72% of all children in
the US attended school.
Solution. The federal government began to appropriate funds to support foreign language study for
native language English speakers enrolled in k-12 public schools. Some educational measures were also
taken address the needs of language minority students.
References:
http://www.cal.org/areas-of-impact/language-planning-policy/u.s.-educational-language-policy
https://www.scholaro.com/pro/Countries/united-states/Education-System