Question

is the bridge (in bold) strong or weak?
language is power. schools around the world teach this simple yet true idea. however, in these same schools, adults often enforce policies that control what words children can and cannot say, thus limiting students freedom of expression. to empower young adults, teachers should not limit which words students can say in the classroom.
strong bridge
weak: doesnt effectively connect to hook

Explanation:

The hook is "Language is power." The bridge "Schools around the world teach this simple yet true idea" directly connects to the hook by specifying where the idea (language as power) is taught. It effectively links the hook to the subsequent discussion about language - related policies in schools.

Answer:

Strong Bridge