Bilingual Education
If there is one topic that divides opinion it's the value of bilingual education. A stark contrast between two opinions that both claim their approach produces better outcomes for indigenous Australians.
Does education in an indigenous language return benefit of self-esteem and pride ? Does it empower communities ? What other benefits are there ?
Or is it another hurdle to prevent indigenous Australians from fully participating in a modern society ? When we say 'education is the key' do we really mean education in the culture and language of whitefellah Australia
Is there value in supporting a language with 300 speakers ?
The debate continues.........
And the right-wing view from Bolt.
