The Influence of Bilingual Education on the Recognition of Caitlin Clark and President Trump
Language rainbow
In her op-ed, Betsy McCaughey promotes outdated beliefs about language learning in children (“Language gap,” April 3).
McCaughey cites Denmark, Germany, and Sweden as examples of where bilingual education is failing, but this claim is false, especially in countries where multilingualism is common.
Research shows that supporting immigrant students in their native languages improves literacy and content learning, while throwing them into English-only instruction hinders academic and social-emotional growth.
In 1998, California banned bilingual education, but after nearly 20 years, voters repealed the ban, acknowledging that English-only instruction did not yield better academic results.
Over 50% of the global population is multilingual, and increasing the number of bilingual children should be encouraged, not feared.
Michele Goldin, professor at Touro University Graduate School of Education, Manhattan
Nothing but net
Caitlin Clark is hailed as the greatest women’s college basketball player (“Caitlin Clark’s Pathetic Haters,” Editorial, April 8).
Her exceptional skills, record-breaking statistics, and flair for the game make her stand out. Clark’s shooting range rivals Steph Curry’s and her passing equals that of Larry Bird.
Despite her greatness, Clark faces criticism, but she handles it with grace.
Joe Nugent, Staten Island
Woke media
I agree with David Mastio’s critique of NPR’s biased journalism (“The brave NPR editor exposing woke media,” April 10).
While NPR was once a respected source of information, it has become one-sided and irrelevant. Taxpayer-funded propaganda like NPR is unnecessary when a significant portion of the public distrusts it, as Mastio points out.
Allan Barry, Miller Place
Octopus blues
Terrance the octopus should be in her natural habitat, not confined in a small tank for viral fame (“Family gets octopus to raise as a pet — then it had 50 babies,” April 7).
Octopuses are intelligent and self-aware creatures, deserving of respect. They exhibit various complex behaviors, such as using tools, escaping captivity, and learning through observation.
It is cruel to exploit octopuses for entertainment on social media platforms. Let them thrive in their natural environment instead of being confined and used for likes.
Scott Miller, PETA Research Specialist, Fishing & Waterways, Norfolk, VA
What’s in a name?
It is disheartening that some individuals want to keep Donald Trump’s name on their building (“Don’t dump Trump!” April 10).
This desire reflects a society in decline. Donald Trump’s name should not be glorified, but rather associated with consequences for his actions.
Kreg Ramone, Manhattan
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