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Peer reviewedGenesee, Fred – Review of Educational Research, 1985
Second language immersion programs, originally developed in Canada some 20 years ago, have been implemented in a number of U.S. cities. Alternative forms of U.S. programs are described--enriched, magnet, and two-way bilingual--and research findings pertaining to the effectiveness of each are summarized and discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
