Language Characteristics and Schooling in the United States, A Changing Picture: 1979 and 1989

Title:	Language Characteristics and Schooling in the United States, A Changing Picture: 1979 and 1989
Description:	This publication provides descriptive statistics on the numbers and characteristics of the population of non-English language speakers. Data will be provided for two time periods, 1979 and 1989, allowing some trend analysis. The report will show languages spoken, reported English language ability, school enrollment and progress through school. Some discussion of definitions of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) will be in the text with estimates of numbers of LEP persons based upon these definitions.
Online Availability:	This publication or data product is not available online.
Cover Date:	December 1993
Web Release:	December 7, 1993
Print Release:	December 7, 1993
Publication #:	NCES 93699 General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	McArthur, Edith
Type of Product:	Statistical Analysis Report
Survey/Program Areas:	Current Population Survey, October (CPS)
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Statistical Analysis Report, please contact: Chris Chapman.