Despite studies that showed promise for such "Standard English as a Second Dialect" (SESD) programs, reaction to them was largely hostile and both Stewart's research and the Bridge Program were rejected for various political and social reasons, including strong resistance from parents.
尽管研究表明，这种“将标准英语作为第二方言”（SESD）方案效果显著，对于这些方案人们更多的是排斥，斯图尔特的研究和桥梁方案都由于诸多的政治、社会原因而被否决，其中包括来自家长的强烈反对。