“standard English: The language that is used by the vast majority of newspapers, magazines, and books published in the United States, as well as by most television networks, government agencies, universities, and employers. Critics object that requiring students to learn standard English discriminates against those who do not speak or write standard English and privileges those who do. Yet the ability to read, speak, and comprehend standard English is necessary for anyone who hopes to advance in school, higher education, the professions, or the business world.”
Excerpted from: Ravitch, Diane. EdSpeak: A Glossary of Education Terms, Phrases, Buzzwords, and Jargon. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2007.
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