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Education And Immigrants
How
Difficult Is It To Learn A Second Language?
From Gotham Gazette
Many immigrants arrive in the United States with a pressing
need to learn English. But the ability to master a new
language varies from one immigrant to another.
More
Than Just English
From Gotham Gazette
Cultural issues deeply affect how well immigrant children
can learn in school and can be a more significant barrier
than their understanding of English.
Education
Systems Compared
From Poleznaya Gazeta
A Russian-American columnist bemoans the lack of a systematic
approach, camaraderie between students and dedicated
teachers in American high schools.
College-Bound
Koreans Have No Time For The Language
From JoongAng
Korean language classes for high schoolers are disappearing
as Korean parents opt for college-preparatory classes
for their children.
Activist
Calls Internet Filters Censorship
From El Diario
Parents complain against software that filters information
from the World Wide Web in public schools. Some say
it limits freedom of speech and access to information
protected by the constitution.
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Surviving
9/11
From France-Amérique
A French business man wrote a book about his surviving
9/11 to help himself cope with the psychological impact of
the terrorist attack.
Silence
And Sorrow
From Irish Echo
Many Irish names among the 2,801 dead were called out at Ground
Zero on the one- year anniversary of the 9/11 attack.
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March
Against Police Brutality
From Singtao Daily
Chinese-Americans are among a group to observe "National
Day of Protest" by organizing a demonstration against
police brutality. In spite of the great courage with which
the citys police department responded to the terrorist
attacks last September, police brutality is still a reality,
they said.
Low
Turn-Out For Primary Election
From World Journal
Confused by voting procedure and unexcited by single-candidate
races, few Chinese-Americans turned up at the polls for primary
elections, except in Flushing where competition was fierce.
The
Future Is Not Too Bright
From NYCaribNews
In two races for New York State Senate seats from Brooklyn,
Caribbean candidates were unable to gain favor with the electorate
in the primary.
Reaction
To Amy Tan's New Book
From Singtao Daily
Some Chinese were disappointed at Amy Tans new book.
They blame Tan, who does not read or speak Chinese, for "creating
a false Chinese culture."
Where
Are "The Other" Indians?
From Indian Tribune
At a gathering for the Indian prime minister's visit to New
York, all types from the Indian Diaspora were there, except
the blue collar.
Networking
Made Easy
From Nowy Dziennik
Polish college graduates are forming a network to help
advance their careers.
Forced
Labor
From Kurier
Three suspects were arrested recently for allegedly importing
Russian women to dance at strip clubs. Each faces up to 20
years behind bars on forced labor charges.
A
Visit By The FBI
From The Arab Voice
The editor of the Arab Voice
editor offers his account of his encounter with an FBI agent,
who, he said, was trying to recruit people from the Arab community.
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