Education Quote by Jonathan Kozol
“Nationally, overwhelmingly non-white schools receive $1,000 less per pupil than overwhelmingly white schools.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Savage Inequalities, 1991
The quote highlights a stark funding disparity where predominantly non‑white schools receive significantly less money per student than predominantly white schools.
In simple terms: Non‑white schools get less funding.
Advocate for equitable school funding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- community organizing
- school administration
- grant writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What causes funding gaps?
- How can communities close the disparity?
It may not capture all factors influencing funding.