I don't know if anything I write will endure, but I do try to write it as a narrative that will not only challenge but also entice the reader into the lives of children. Jonathan Kozol challengechildendure Change image and share on social
As a matter of record, New York City spends a higher portion of its budget on instruction and associated costs within the schools themselves than any of the other 100 largest districts in the nation. Jonathan Kozol budgetcitycost Change image and share on social
We are now operating a school system in America that's more segregated than at any time since the death of Martin Luther King. Jonathan Kozol americadeathking Change image and share on social
My goal is to connect the young teachers to the old, to reignite their sense of struggle. Jonathan Kozol connectgoalreignite Change image and share on social
You need massive recruitment to tell the poorest of the poor what is possible. Jonathan Kozol massivepoorrecruitment Change image and share on social
Now, I don't expect what I write to change things. I think I write now simply as a witness. This is how it is. This is what we have done. This is what we have permitted. Jonathan Kozol changeexpectpermit Change image and share on social
Public school was never in business to produce Thoreau. It is in business to produce a man like Richard Nixon and, even more, a population like the one which could elect him. Jonathan Kozol businesselectman Change image and share on social
Schooling should not be left to the whim or wealth of village elders. I believe that we should fund all schools in the U.S. with our national resources. All these kids are being educated to be Americans, not citizens of Minneapolis or San Francisco. Jonathan Kozol americancitizeneducate 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
The last thing the theatre owners wanted was for people who spent $200 to see 'Les Miserables' to come out again and see the real miserable children of America, right there on the sidewalk. Jonathan Kozol americachildmiserable Change image and share on social
