English First - organization summary

English First is a national, non-profit grassroots lobbying organization founded in 1986.

Organization name English First
Website www.EnglishFirst.org
Location Springfield, Virginia
Founded 1986
Board Unspecified
Purpose The purpose of English First is to make English America's official language, eliminate costly and ineffective multilingual policies, and give every child the opportunity to learn English.
Immigration position Over 150,000 concerned Americans who have joined English First believe this nation of immigrants must be able to talk to each other. They believe that the English language unites America. They are tired of seeing the government use their tax money to divide Americans on the basis of language or ancestry.
Programs The English First Foundation makes books available to school libraries at no cost and produces issue briefs presenting the best available research on key issues.
Questionable tactics 1 None