In the book, I write about children in first grade who were taught to read by reading want ads. They learned to write by writing job applications. Imagine what would happen if anyone tried to do that to children in a predominantly white suburban school. Jonathan Kozol applicationbookchild share on social
What I tell these young people is, the world is not as dangerous as the older generation would like you to believe. Anyone I know who has ever taken a risk and lost a job has ended up getting a better one two years later. Jonathan Kozol dangerousendgeneration share on social
Congress has an opportunity to take advantage of the opening created by Justice Kennedy later this year when it reauthorizes the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Jonathan Kozol actadvantagechild Change image and share on social
Governor Romney has said nothing about preschool. I think that giving the poorest kids in America wonderful preschool, and three years of it, starting when they are two-and-a-half, is absolutely crucial. Jonathan Kozol absolutelyamericacrucial share on social
I'd love to go back and teach primary school. I used to teach fourth grade and fifth grade. I'd love to spend several years teaching kindergarten or maybe third grade. Jonathan Kozol backfourthgrade Change image and share on social
Our political establishment refuses to use the word 'segregated.' They call the schools diverse, which means half black, half Hispanic, and maybe two white kids and three Asians. 'Diverse' has become a synonym for 'segregated.' Jonathan Kozol asianblackcall share on social
It is our nation which is blind, and needs our prayers. Jonathan Kozol blindnationprayer Change image and share on social
I have an enormous sense of having failed in life. Jonathan Kozol enormousfaillife Change image and share on social
Pick battles big enough to matter, small enough to win. Jonathan Kozol battlebigmatter Change image and share on social
I believe we need a national amendment which will guarantee every child in America the promise of not just an equal education but a high-quality equal education. Jonathan Kozol amendmentamericachild Change image and share on social
