On the recordFebruary 2, 2021
language is culture, and too often we think of students that need to learn English as--their first language, if it is not English, is a barrier that they have to overcome rather than an asset
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Emphasizes the importance of viewing language as an asset in education.
Share
More from Tina Smith
Jun 17, 2025
I told him that I thought it was brutal and cruel. He should think about the implications of what he’s saying and doing.
Mar 31, 2025
thank you, and thank you to my colleague from New Jersey for yielding for a question. I want to just start by thanking my colleague, who is one of my dearest friends in the Senate, for using your voice in such a powerful way over the many…
Jul 3, 2026
“The freedom to live and love openly without fear of retaliation is a fundamental American value,”
Aug 29, 2025
I dare you to go to Annunciation School and tell our grieving community, in effect, guns don’t kill kids, antidepressants do. Just shut up. Stop peddling bulls---.
Other voices in this conversation
