I think a moment of critical energy has suddenly emerged. But moments like this come and go unless we seize them at their height.
Jonathan KozolPresident Obama still places far too much emphasis on relentless testing with standardized exams.
Jonathan KozolI wrote the first book, and I thought people would say: 'Separate and unequal schools in the City of Boston? I didn't know that. Let's go out and fix it.'
Jonathan KozolI always want to tell these young idealists that the world is not as dangerous as many in the older generation want them to believe...The [people] for whom I feel the greatest sadness are the ones who choke on their beliefs, who never act on their ideals, who never know the state of struggle in a decent cause, and never know the thrill of even partial victories.
Jonathan Kozol