School

I wasn’t allowed to speak Spanish in school. It wasn’t [easy for me not to speak Spanish] because I resented being told I could not speak Spanish, so I continued to do so. I got into a lot of trouble for doing that, but it was just a matter of pride for me. I didn’t like anyone telling me I couldn’t speak my own language.

—Irene Peterson

I came to Menlo Park [School] for three years—first, second, and third [grades]. I had a very negative experience and the reason I think is because I didn’t speak English when I came to school. There wasn’t any bilingual, so it was hard for me.

—Salvador Andrade