Reference

Here are some links to articles and other information about learning a second language:

• Johnny can't speak a foreign language commentary by Joan Beck

Articles related to early second language acquisition and the importance of Spanish as a second language in the United States:

• Guzman, B., (2001). "Census 2000 Paints Statistical Portrait of the Nation's Hispanic Population".  United States Department of Commerce News
• Marcos, K. "Why, How, and When Should My Child Learn a Second Language?"  KidSource OnLine.
• Nash, J.M. (1997). "Fertile Minds"  TIME,149,5.