Which bilingual education model aims to uphold and develop students' native language while learning English?

The selected answer is correct because maintenance bilingual programs are specifically designed to support and develop a student's native language while they also learn English. These programs emphasize the importance of maintaining the student’s first language alongside the acquisition of a second language. By doing so, they aim to promote bilingualism and biliteracy, allowing students to engage with their culture and community while also gaining proficiency in English.

In contrast, transitional bilingual education typically focuses on transitioning students from their native language to English, often reducing the use of the native language over time. Language immersion programs expose students primarily to English in a way that encourages them to learn the language almost exclusively, often without direct support for their native language. Monolingual education does not support bilingualism at all, focusing solely on one language, which can lead to a loss of the native language for bilingual students.