At a Crossroads: Is English-Only Gaining New Ground in U.S. Education Policy?
- joaogoebel
- Jan 18
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 21
This article examines the recent Executive Order declaring English the official language of the United States, placing it within a long history of English-only policies and their effects on multilingual learners. It argues that, despite claims of national unity, the order weakens language access protections and signals a return to restrictive, subtractive approaches that have historically marginalized non-English languages. The analysis highlights the potential consequences for multilingual learners, immigrant communities, and educators, while advocating for additive language policies that recognize bilingualism as an educational right and a societal asset.
Recommended Citation
Goebel, Joao (2025) "At a Crossroads: Is English-Only Gaining New Ground in U.S. Education Policy?," SPACE: Student Perspectives About Civic Engagement: Vol. 8: Iss. 1, Article 3.
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