An awful lot of people come to college with this strange idea that there's no longer segregation in America's schools, that our schools are basically equal; neither of these things is true. Jonathan Kozol americaawfulbasically Change image and share on social
Instead of seeing these children for the blessings that they are, we are measuring them only by the standard of whether they will be future deficits or assets for our nation's competitive needs. Jonathan Kozol assetblessingchild Change image and share on social
I hope to be remembered for writing books about social justice that also have enough aesthetic value to endure as works of literature. Jonathan Kozol aestheticbookendure Change image and share on social
By far the most important factor in the success or failure of any school, far more important than tests or standards or business-model methods of accountability, is simply attracting the best-educated, most exciting young people into urban schools and keeping them there. Jonathan Kozol accountabilityattractbusiness share on social
I tell young teachers who are determined to dissent from some of the Draconian aspects of the current orthodoxy that the best form of protection is to be incredibly good at what you do and keep good discipline in class. Jonathan Kozol aspectclasscurrent 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
Racial segregation has come back to public education with a vengeance. Jonathan Kozol backeducationpublic Change image and share on social
The first ten, twelve or fifteen years of life are excavated of inherent moral worth in order to accommodate a regimen of basic training for the adult years that many of the poorest children may not even live to know. Jonathan Kozol accommodateadultbasic share on social
I encourage teachers to speak in their own voices. Don't use the gibberish of the standards writers. Jonathan Kozol encouragegibberishspeak Change image and share on social
In many of the high schools in the South Bronx, more children will end up in prison than will go to college. Jonathan Kozol bronxchildcollege Change image and share on social
