Children Quote by Jonathan Kozol
“On Mondays and Fridays in early May, nearly 18,000 children-the equivalent of all the elementary students in suburban Glencoe, Wilmette, Glenview, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Deerfield, Highland Park and Evanston-are assigned to classes with no teacher.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol, 1991
Massive numbers of children are placed in unsupervised classes, highlighting severe educational inequities.
In simple terms: Kids often learn without teachers.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for proper staffing.
Themes
education
inequality
policy
child welfare
public schools
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
critical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- school budgeting
- parent activism
- teacher recruitment
- policy reform
Key Concepts
systemic neglect
resource allocation
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities ensure teacher presence?
- What policies could prevent such gaps?
A Different Perspective
Often funding constraints limit staffing solutions.
