Government And School Systems Claim Of Policy American Elementary Schools

Chloe Mullenbach Composition II April 9, 2024 Word Count: 928 Audience: State Government and School Systems Claim of Policy American Elementary Schools Should Teach Spanish Language is the basis of human communication and connection. It is how we express our emotions and share our thoughts and ideas. In American elementary schools, the normal curriculum only teaches English and provides an opportunity to learn a second language in high school. Currently, the Hispanic population of America is growing rapidly, causing a great increase in the Spanish-speaking population. This puts Spanish as the second most prominent language in the United States. This has created a desperate need for more bilingual speakers who know both Spanish and English.

Having young students master the Spanish language will allow them to communicate way better with a broader group of people. This allows for greater and stronger connections with more people. Many other countries include foreign languages in their elementary education. For example, Germany requires English to be taught in both their elementary and middle schools. This is done because there are many American residents and travelers in Germany. Since students in Germany are being taught English, starting at a young age, they are able to communicate and function well in their society. They also are very successful in the workforce and are well-set for traveling (Lindner). Learning Spanish, or any other second language, leads to many long-term advantages. Having the ability to communicate through multiple languages will always result in lots of success. With the Spanish-speaking population in the United States continuously growing, mastering Spanish as a second language would bring many benefits and opportunities for one’s future. Knowing more than one language looks great when applying for scholarships, college or university, and

One common misconception is that teaching a foreign language to younger kids can be stressful and overwhelming. To defeat this possibility, school curriculum will be set up in a way that is fun and exciting rather than difficult (BE 9). Another common concern is that it will not be relevant for certain students due to their career aspirations and future plans. There is one main reason why this is wrong: no matter what a person’s future goals are, fluency in Spanish will only benefit them in every way (SC7). Learning another language has incredible advantages when it comes to future education and career goals. With the few concerns with elementary bilingual education, there are far more benefits and positive impacts that outweigh all of the possible negatives. In conclusion, there are multiple reasons why Spanish should be taught in the elementary schools of America. In a country with a growing Spanish-speaking population, Spanish is the most beneficial language to teach the younger