An End to Inequality: Breaking Down the Walls of Apartheid Education in America
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An eloquent and passionate call for educational reparations， from the New York Times bestselling author
When Jonathan Kozol’s Death at an Early Age appeared in 1967， it rocked the education world。 Based on the Rhodes Scholar’s first year of teaching in Boston’s Black community， the book described the abuse and neglect of children for no reason but the color of their skin。 Since that National Book Award–winning volume， Kozol has spent more than fifty years visiting with children and working with their teachers in other deeply troubled and unequal public schools。 Now， in the culminating work of his career， Kozol goes back into the urban schools， where racial isolation is at the highest level since he became a teacher and is now compounded by a new regime of punitive instruction and coercive uniformity that is deemed to be appropriate for children who are said to be incapable of learning in more democratic ways， like children in the mainstream of America。 Kozol believes it’s well past time to batter down the walls between two separate worlds of education and to make good， at long last， on the “promissory note” that Dr。 Martin Luther King Jr。 described on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963。 Sure to resonate with current-day arguments for reparations in a broad array of areas， this is a book that points us to a future in which children learn together， across the lines of class and race， in schools where every child is accorded a full and equal share of the riches in this wealthiest of nations。
When Jonathan Kozol’s Death at an Early Age appeared in 1967， it rocked the education world。 Based on the Rhodes Scholar’s first year of teaching in Boston’s Black community， the book described the abuse and neglect of children for no reason but the color of their skin。 Since that National Book Award–winning volume， Kozol has spent more than fifty years visiting with children and working with their teachers in other deeply troubled and unequal public schools。 Now， in the culminating work of his career， Kozol goes back into the urban schools， where racial isolation is at the highest level since he became a teacher and is now compounded by a new regime of punitive instruction and coercive uniformity that is deemed to be appropriate for children who are said to be incapable of learning in more democratic ways， like children in the mainstream of America。 Kozol believes it’s well past time to batter down the walls between two separate worlds of education and to make good， at long last， on the “promissory note” that Dr。 Martin Luther King Jr。 described on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963。 Sure to resonate with current-day arguments for reparations in a broad array of areas， this is a book that points us to a future in which children learn together， across the lines of class and race， in schools where every child is accorded a full and equal share of the riches in this wealthiest of nations。
Reviews
Megan
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I think this might be a decent introductory text for people who are wanting a deeper look into the state of American education。 As an educator and as someone who has read others of Kozol's books I didn't find it be all that informative。 I think this might be a decent introductory text for people who are wanting a deeper look into the state of American education。 As an educator and as someone who has read others of Kozol's books I didn't find it be all that informative。 。。。more
AndiReads
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Who hasn't read Savage Inequalities？ （if that's you， please read now！）Jonathan Kozol is by far the hero， one of the only， unchanging voices， asking for change to benefit all children。 Kozol goes back to urban schools， where he first started his career to build a case that we are in many ways worse off then we were years ago。 The first few chapters will surely take your breath away。 Kozol continues making the case the separation is not equal and dismantles the racist myths that are used to punish Who hasn't read Savage Inequalities？ （if that's you， please read now！）Jonathan Kozol is by far the hero， one of the only， unchanging voices， asking for change to benefit all children。 Kozol goes back to urban schools， where he first started his career to build a case that we are in many ways worse off then we were years ago。 The first few chapters will surely take your breath away。 Kozol continues making the case the separation is not equal and dismantles the racist myths that are used to punish poor and or families of color - not only in urban schools but rural as well。 The culminating chapter includes questions and answers - questions that detractors and friends might ask。 It strengthens his case and I look forward to hearing what my fellow educators think。Who will take up this mantel now that Kozol is in his late 80's？ How can we still be arguing about the basic tenants of education， water， and food？IMPORTANT KOZOL QUOTEThere is something deeply hypocritical in a society that holds an inner-city child only eight years old "accountable" for her performance on a high-stakes standardized exam but does not hold the high officials of our government accountable for robbing her of what they gave their own kids six or seven years before。”― Jonathan Kozol， The Shame of the Nation#Jonathonkozol #anendtoineqaulity 。。。more
Erin Bunton
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Jonathan Kozol’s portrayal of the current K-12 system is both heartbreaking and illuminating， showing how far the US hasn’t come following Brown v Board of Education。 Hearing the poor physical conditions of schools and strict enforcement of militaristic conditions， it is no wonder administrators think it is their role to inflict misery onto students。 The book does include some hopeful stories and is written with compassion for children。I appreciate Kozol’s time spent immersed in education and hi Jonathan Kozol’s portrayal of the current K-12 system is both heartbreaking and illuminating， showing how far the US hasn’t come following Brown v Board of Education。 Hearing the poor physical conditions of schools and strict enforcement of militaristic conditions， it is no wonder administrators think it is their role to inflict misery onto students。 The book does include some hopeful stories and is written with compassion for children。I appreciate Kozol’s time spent immersed in education and his work to end inequality。 He speaks with many educators throughout the book。 Despite the sadness of the topic， this was an engaging read， one that feels important to witness in order to make positive change。Who should read it: Sociology Majors， Educators， Parents， Politicians， and Anyone Who Cares About Our Future SocietyThank you to NetGalley and The New Press for the ARC。 。。。more
Em
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Jonathan Kozol， a stalwart advocate for equality and racial justice in education， gifts us with his magnum opus with "An End to Inequality。" This upcoming release marks the culmination of Kozol's illustrious career， which has been dedicated to dismantling the walls that segregate Black and Brown children from the mainstream of American society。 As a therapist specializing in bibliotherapy and expressive creative therapies， I found this book to be a testament to the transformative potential of eq Jonathan Kozol， a stalwart advocate for equality and racial justice in education， gifts us with his magnum opus with "An End to Inequality。" This upcoming release marks the culmination of Kozol's illustrious career， which has been dedicated to dismantling the walls that segregate Black and Brown children from the mainstream of American society。 As a therapist specializing in bibliotherapy and expressive creative therapies， I found this book to be a testament to the transformative potential of equitable education and the overall importance of the arts in public schools。 Kozol takes readers on a journey through the entrenched issues of apartheid education， boldly asserting that mere fixes won't suffice; the system itself must be dismantled。 Drawing on his own experiences， including teaching at a segregated public school in Boston， where he was fired for introducing Langston Hughes's work， Kozol crafts a narrative that exposes the intentional harm inflicted upon students of color in these schools。 He argues that segregated Black schools often prioritize punishment over intellectual curiosity， using biased data to justify these damaging practices。One of the book's strengths lies in Kozol's exploration of the shift towards military and corporate paradigms in education。 He meticulously examines the history of educational reform attempts and failures， particularly in cities like New York and Boston， providing his readers with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced in achieving equitable education - and yet， this book still reads as hopeful that change is possible！ Kozol's personal involvement in successful inter-district integration programs， such as the Boston-area Metco program， adds depth to his arguments。 As a school social worker of African American and Puerto Rican descent， I appreciate Kozol's commitment to dismantling the myth that educational failures among Black and Brown children are solely the result of familial pathology and individual shortcomings。 He skillfully dismantles these harmful beliefs， using real-life examples from his conversations with principals and teachers over the course of 15 years。 The book also sheds light on the troubling laws in certain states that permit practices like placing children in lockdown rooms without any imminent danger。 Kozol's exploration of these issues serves as a wake-up call， urging readers to confront the systemic injustices embedded in our educational institutions。The inclusion of the last section where Kozol directly responds to questions from readers enhances the book's accessibility and offers practical insights into what educational reparations can look like。 "An End to Inequality" is not just a critique of the current state of education; it is a blueprint for transformation， grounded in Kozol's unwavering commitment to justice。 If you enjoyed "Punished for Dreaming" by Dr。 Bettina Love， you'll deeply appreciate this book。 In conclusion， Jonathan Kozol's "An End to Inequality" is a must-read for educators， therapists， and anyone passionate about dismantling the barriers that have perpetuated segregation and inequality in our schools。 It is a clarion call for systemic change and a testament to Kozol's enduring dedication to ensuring that all students， regardless of their background， have access to an education that fosters curiosity， growth， and equality。 Thank you to the author and publisher for the e-arc copy！ 。。。more
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