Saturday, November 5, 2005 In response to the article "Spanish-
speaking parents list concerns," (Steamboat Today, Oct. 30), it
is evident that a severe communication breakdown exists between
Spanish-speaking families and their children's teachers.
Contrary to the parents' proposals, however, the solution to
this problem lies not with the school district but with the
families themselves. It is simply not the responsibility of the
district to provide translators and hire new teachers, all at
the taxpayer's expense, because Spanish-speaking immigrants fail
or refuse to learn English, the national language of the United
States. First, it is necessary to point out that the United
States is and always has been a "melting pot." People come to
this country from all over the world hoping to find a better
quality of life with the many opportunities this country offers.
The cultural heritage they bring with them enhances and
diversifies our society in countless ways. Because of this
diversity, many languages are brought