English Plus is an American movement formed in reaction to the English-only movement. The intent was to promote greater acceptance of language diversity in the United States in order to encourage a broader American cultural development and more international perspectives. This would be achieved by encouraging education in English as well as secondary languages across the entire population, for immigrants and natives alike. This movement has been supported by language education professionals and minority language advocacy groups. "English Plus" resolutions have been passed in the U.S. states of New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington. History The term "English Plus" originated in a 1985 letter to then-Secretary of Education William Bennett from the Spanish American League Against Discrimination. Notes See also Seal of Biliteracy References . External links English Plus Versus English Only English-only movement 1985 neologisms 1985 in education 1985 in the United States Bilingualism