Accountability Quote by Jonathan Kozol
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Death and Life of the Great American School System, 2015
Attracting and retaining passionate, educated youth is the key to school success, more than tests or policies.
In simple terms: Hire and keep inspiring students.
Key Takeaway
Focus on people, not metrics.
Themes
education
leadership
community
Mood
analytical
hopeful
Type
policy
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban schools
- teacher recruitment
- student retention
Key Concepts
school culture
human capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools nurture excitement among students?
- What policies support retaining talent?
A Different Perspective
Metrics still matter for accountability.
