Ebonics News Conference
1996-12-31T06:13:25-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMzlkXC8xOTk2MTIzMTA2MjAzNzAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==After their meeting, Ms. Cook and Rev. Jackson briefed reporters on the decision to recognize Ebonics, African-American English, in the school system. They stressed that this is simply an extension of already existing practices to help disadvantaged youths of various backgrounds to learn standard English. Rev. Jackson answered questions from the press.
After their meeting, Ms. Cook and Rev. Jackson briefed reporters on the decision to recognize Ebonics, African-American English, in the scho… read more
After their meeting, Ms. Cook and Rev. Jackson briefed reporters on the decision to recognize Ebonics, African-American English, in the school system. They stressed that this is simply an extension of already existing practices to help disadvantaged youths of various backgrounds to learn standard English. Rev. Jackson answered questions from the press. close
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- Toni Cook Member Oakland, CA->School Board
- Lucella Harrison President Oakland, CA->School Board
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