Alive Quote by Jonathan Kozol
“Apartheid education, rarely mentioned in the press or openly confronted even among once-progressive educators, is alive and well and rapidly increasing now in the United States.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol, 1991
The quote warns that segregationist educational practices persist and are growing in the U.S., despite being ignored.
In simple terms: Segregated schooling is still expanding.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront hidden educational inequities.
Themes
education
inequality
segregation
policy
social justice
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- school reform
- community organizing
- teacher training
- parent activism
Key Concepts
structural racism
public policy
systemic bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities expose hidden segregation?
- What policies could reverse this trend?
A Different Perspective
Addressing the issue may face political resistance and denial.
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