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Recent data suggests that bilingualism is less prevalent than commonly thought, according to a new report by the Mumford Center. "Language Assimilation Today: Bilingualism Persists More Than in the Past, But English Still Dominates" analyzes 2000 Census data to break down native language use by generation and language group. A higher rate of retention of native language is reported in Hispanic populations than in Asian ones, although all show a decline in use over time.

To read the Miami Herald article (free registration) on the report, visit: http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/opinion/10595216.htm">http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/opinion/10595216.htm

To download a copy of the report (.pdf), visit: http://mumford.albany.edu/children/reports/language_assimilation/ language_assimilation_brief.pdf" target="_blank">http://mumford.albany.edu/children/reports/language_assimilation/

language_assimilation_brief.pdf