In the case of Russians, it's particularly galling when they play the victim in their former colonies, claiming it's unfair for them to be expected to learn the local language, while demanding that the Russian language be given official language status. (sbnation.com)
A new Iowa State University study examined how variation in dual language status among Head Start students related to development in cognitive and academic areas. (sciencedaily.com)
The second state language status is also ruled out to Maghi, Bhojpuri, Angika and Maithali by CM as this issue is more inclined to politics than policy matter and decisions are also taken keeping in mind the facts & figures of speakers. (policybazaar.com)