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Four years later, in 1998, he sponsored [[California Proposition 227 (1998)|California Proposition 227]], which aimed to change the state's [[bilingual education]] to an opt-in structured English language educational system and which was approved by the voters<ref>[http://primary98.sos.ca.gov/VoterGuide/Propositions/227yesarg.htm Arguments in favor] of 1998 [[California Proposition 227 (1998)|California Ballot Proposition 227]]</ref> despite opposition from language education researchers.<ref>[http://www-rcf.usc.edu/~cmmr/krashen_unzFeb9.html Notes on the Unz attack] by [[Stephen Krashen]]</ref> Ostensibly, Proposition 227 did not end bilingual education, as special exemptions were made for students to remain in an English immersion class if a parent so desires. However, there were limits (such as age restrictions) for such an exemption, and moreover, there were provisions for punishing teachers that refused to teach solely or predominantly in English.<ref>{{cite book | last = Crawford | first = James | title = At War with Diversity | publisher = Multilingual Matters | location = Clevedon | year = 2000 | isbn = 1853595055 }}</ref> |
Four years later, in 1998, he sponsored [[California Proposition 227 (1998)|California Proposition 227]], which aimed to change the state's [[bilingual education]] to an opt-in structured English language educational system and which was approved by the voters<ref>[http://primary98.sos.ca.gov/VoterGuide/Propositions/227yesarg.htm Arguments in favor] of 1998 [[California Proposition 227 (1998)|California Ballot Proposition 227]]</ref> despite opposition from language education researchers.<ref>[http://www-rcf.usc.edu/~cmmr/krashen_unzFeb9.html Notes on the Unz attack] by [[Stephen Krashen]]</ref> Ostensibly, Proposition 227 did not end bilingual education, as special exemptions were made for students to remain in an English immersion class if a parent so desires. However, there were limits (such as age restrictions) for such an exemption, and moreover, there were provisions for punishing teachers that refused to teach solely or predominantly in English.<ref>{{cite book | last = Crawford | first = James | title = At War with Diversity | publisher = Multilingual Matters | location = Clevedon | year = 2000 | isbn = 1853595055 }}</ref> |
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In January of 2012, Mr. Unz launched the website; [http://www.unz.org/ UNZ.org]. [http://www.unz.org/ UNZ.org] is a a free website for periodicals, books, and videos. |
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*''[http://www.wsainc.com/ Wall Street Analytics]'' – Official Website |
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* [http://www.unz.org/ UNZ.org] A Free Website for Periodicals, Books, and Videos |
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* [http://www.onenation.org/unz.html One Nation] bio |
* [http://www.onenation.org/unz.html One Nation] bio |
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* [http://www.milkeninstitute.org/events/events.taf?function=show&cat=allconf&EventID=GC04&SPID=1280&level1=speakers&level2=bio Milken Institute] bio |
* [http://www.milkeninstitute.org/events/events.taf?function=show&cat=allconf&EventID=GC04&SPID=1280&level1=speakers&level2=bio Milken Institute] bio |
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Revision as of 22:27, 10 February 2012
Ronald Keeva Unz, (born 1961 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles) is a former businessman and political activist, best known for an unsuccessful race in 1994 for the governorship of California, and for sponsoring propositions promoting structured English immersion education. In March 2007, The American Conservative named him its new publisher. As a Patron of the Wikimedia Foundation, Unz has also been a large financial supporter of Wikipedia.[1][2]
Education
While in high school in 1977, Unz studied astronomy at the Summer Science Program.
Unz attended Harvard University, earning a bachelor of science in physics, then went to Stanford University to do doctoral work in theoretical physics, which he never completed.
Career
Unz worked in the banking industry writing software for mortgage securities during his studies, and founded a company called Wall Street Analytics in Palo Alto, CA. In 2006 his company was acquired by the ratings firm Moody's.[3]
Politics
Unz made an unsuccessful bid for the Republican nomination for Governor of California in 1994. He received 707,431 votes (34.3 percent), most of which was considered protest vote[citation needed] against the incumbent Pete Wilson, who won the primary with 1,266,832 (61.4 percent).[4] Newspapers referred to Unz's candidacy as a Revenge of the Nerds and often quoted his claim of a 214 IQ.[5][6][7][8]
In 1994, Unz opposed California Proposition 187 to deny social services to illegal immigrants, passed by 58.8% of the voters but later overturned by a federal court.[9] Unz said at the time that "Silicon Valley ... is absolutely dependent upon immigrant professionals to maintain its technological edge. If they left or their future inflow were cut off, America's computer industry would probably go with them."[10]
Four years later, in 1998, he sponsored California Proposition 227, which aimed to change the state's bilingual education to an opt-in structured English language educational system and which was approved by the voters[11] despite opposition from language education researchers.[12] Ostensibly, Proposition 227 did not end bilingual education, as special exemptions were made for students to remain in an English immersion class if a parent so desires. However, there were limits (such as age restrictions) for such an exemption, and moreover, there were provisions for punishing teachers that refused to teach solely or predominantly in English.[13]
Other Activities
In January of 2012, Mr. Unz launched the website; UNZ.org. UNZ.org is a a free website for periodicals, books, and videos.
References
- ^ "Benefactors - Wikimedia Foundation". Wikimedia Foundation. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ^ Sparks, Evan (Winter, 2010). Philanthropy. Philanthropy Roundtable http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/topic/excellence_in_philanthropy/welcome_to_the_wonderful_world_of_wikipedia. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Press Releases | Moody's Analytics
- ^ "1994 Statement of Vote". California Secretary of State.
- ^ Phil Reeves, 'Nerds' seek revenge in Californian poll: Apathy marks the run up to the contest for governor, The Independent (Los Angeles), 17 May 1994
- ^ Amy Wallace, Unlikely Path Led to Wilson Foe's Far-Right Challenge - Politics: A computer 'genius' with a passion for Greek philosophy, Ron Unz has set out to jolt the GOP. May 8, 1994 Los Angeles Times
- ^ Margot Hornblower, The Man Behind Prop. 227, By Frank Bruni, time.com, Monday, Jun. 08, 1998
- ^ The California Entrepreneur who Beat Bilingual Teaching, New York Times Sunday, June 14, 1998, FRONT PAGE.
- ^ English for the Children
- ^ Ron K. Unz, "Immigration or the Welfare State: Which Is Our Real Enemy?" Policy Review, Fall 1994, p. 34.
- ^ Arguments in favor of 1998 California Ballot Proposition 227
- ^ Notes on the Unz attack by Stephen Krashen
- ^ Crawford, James (2000). At War with Diversity. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters. ISBN 1853595055.
External links
- Wall Street Analytics – Official Website
- UNZ.org A Free Website for Periodicals, Books, and Videos
- One Nation bio
- Milken Institute bio
- Encyclopædia Britannica references