“I went to Washington to challenge the soft bigotry of low expectations”
Quote by Jonathan Kozol
Work
The Shame of the Nation: The Restoration of Apartheid Schooling in America
This book delves into the issue of racial disparities in American education, analyzing the historical and contemporary factors contributing to the resegregation of schools and the unequal distribution of resources. more
Author
Jonathan Kozol
Jonathan Kozol (born September 5, 1936) is an American writer, educator, and civil rights activist, best known for his sharp critiques of inequality in the U.S. public education system. Born in Boston and a Harvard graduate, he taught in Chicago public schools, where witnessing racial segregation and resource disparities led him to advocate for educational equity. His seminal works, including 'Savage Inequalities' (1991) and 'Amazing Grace' (1995), expose the struggles of impoverished schools and have sparked national debate. Kozol's writing blends personal narrative with social analysis, emphasizing education as a fundamental human right. He has received awards such as the National Book Award and the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award, and continues to speak and write on educational justice. more
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Source: The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna