TE341-Case Study Analysis– Does This Follow Lau? by Meiheng Chen https://padlet.com/chenme31/mezrqu0n46hpdhe Post your response to the discussion topic by clicking the plus button below. en-us 2025-02-05 18:42:22 UTC 2025-02-11 22:18:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ac.png chenme31 https://padlet.com/chenme31/mezrqu0n46hpdhe/wish/3317418915 Case C: 

Dual Language Access


A school has a strong Spanish-English dual-language program but no resources for other MLLs (e.g., Chinese, Arabic speakers).


Question: Does this fulfill Lau’s mandate for equal access?

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The “English-Only” Debate


A district bans bilingual education, offering only English immersion.

Policymakers claim they are following Lau since they provide some support.


Question: Does Lau require bilingual programs or just some form of language assistance?

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The Underfunded ESL Program


A school provides only 30 minutes of ESL pull-out instruction per day.

MLLs struggle in mainstream classrooms.


Question: Does this comply with Lau v. Nichols? Why or why not?

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