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Reports that the Oakland school district in California is officially recognizing `black English' as a separate language, fueling one of the biggest debates in American education. Views of critics; How the Oakland issue has encompassed sensitive issues of race and education reform around the United States; Comments from Ward Connerly, an African-American businessman. INSET: African-American Vernacular English in sample translations..

Reports that in an attempt to deal with stranded children, parents and striking teachers have organized more than 100 `strike schools' in church basements, libraries, recreational centers and homes in Oakland, California, after major striking by teachers. Support given to the teachers; Parents involvement in this; Effects of the strike.