Savage Inequalites

One of my responsibilities during my preparation for becoming an educator was to familiarize myself with the work of Jonathan Kozol, a noted teacher and champion for students that face the injustices of our public school system. I have always felt compelled to pass his message on to others, so I will do so now. Here is an interview, conducted in 1993 for an issue of Educational Leadership, that explains the basics of his theory. Some of the information is a little dated, but the his basic arguments are still plausible. Mr. Kozol brings up very valid points, and after experiencing inner city schools vs. suburban schools, I still believe the gap in education is a plague upon our school system. Not everyone is aware of how the rampant damage of the class system is effecting American education, so please take a moment to give it some thought as we consider how school reforms can effect our students. I am currently reading a text by Kozol called Shame of a Nation and will write a review once I am finished.