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The Intersection of Language Policy and Educational Equity

by David Harris 1,*
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FLCS  2023 5(1):39; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20230514
Received: 31 March 2023 / Accepted: 14 April 2023 / Published Online: 14 May 2023
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The Intersection of Language Policy and Educational Equity explores the complex relationship between language policies and their impact on educational outcomes and equity. This paper argues that language policies, which are often designed to promote national identity or to address language inequalities, can inadvertently exacerbate educational disparities. By examining various language-in-education policies around the world, this study identifies key factors that contribute to both positive and negative outcomes in terms of educational equity. It discusses how language policies can either enhance or hinder students' access to quality education, emphasizing the importance of inclusive and context-sensitive approaches. The paper also examines the role of language in shaping students' identities and opportunities, and proposes recommendations for policymakers and educators to develop more equitable language policies that support diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Keywords: Language Policy, Educational Equity, Inclusive Education, National Identity, Language Inequality.;
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Harris, D. The Intersection of Language Policy and Educational Equity. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 2023, 5, 39. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20230514
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Harris D. The Intersection of Language Policy and Educational Equity. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies; 2023, 5(1):39. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20230514
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Harris, David 2023. "The Intersection of Language Policy and Educational Equity" Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies 5, no.1:39. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20230514
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Harris, D. (2023). The Intersection of Language Policy and Educational Equity. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 5(1), 39. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20230514

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