Language and Education explores linguistic diversity among children and young adults in social, cultural and educational settings. It examines linguistic diversity in general and youth language and African American English from both a theoretical and situated perspective (verbal play, rap, etc.). Focus is on education in both formal and informal situations. Emphasis is on the types and nature of linguistic diversity especially definitions, assessment and social context. Areas include: African American English, creole languages, bilingualism and code switching. General topics include language and culture, linguistics, sociolinguistics, ethnography of speaking, discourse and interaction.