subject somewhat less controversial. When his own authority is not enough‚ he brings in numbers and statistics to further cement his viewpoint. “The Uses of ‘Diversity’” begins with a bang which pretty much sets the tone of the rest of the letter: Kozol describes the presentation Francesca gave at a conference as “pretty damn amazing” (608). He agrees with her statement that “there is almost no diversity at all in most of the schools in which diversity curricula are generally use” (609). He points
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Still Separate ‚ Still Unequal By Jonathan Kozol Summary •Jonathan Kozol’s "Still Separate Still Unequal" he explains how he visits various urban schools. The children voice their opinions and say how they feel forgotten and unimportant. They gave their view on their school and explained how they longed for better things like other children had. Kozol pointed out many problems with education such as unqualified teachers‚ lack of supplies‚ and schools on bad conditions. In urban schools most teachers
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book titled‚ “The Shame of the Nation: The Restoration of Apartheid Schooling in America‚” Joseph Kozol illustrates a grim reality about the unequal attention given to urban and suburban schools. Through a visit to Fremont High School in the spring of 2003‚ Kozol makes the claim that schools in poverty-stricken areas seem to do worse than schools in high-class areas. Throughout the excerpt‚ Kozol often compares the South Central Los Angeles high school to other more affluent high schools that
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Jonathan Kozol‚ a Harvard graduate‚ argues that illiteracy cause the loss of choice or freedom and leads to many problems. Kozol highlights his argument with examples of when illiteracy can be binding such as "Many illiterates cannot read the admonition on a pack of cigarettes. Neither the Surgeon General’s warning nor its reproduction on the package can alert them to the risks."(20). He gives extensive and detailed scenarios in order to raise awareness on the harm of illiteracy. Kozol addresses
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churches outside of their own area‚ there is a sense of rejection. “They’re right. I don’t belong in a nice hospital. My skin is black. I’m Puerto Rican. I’m on welfare. I belong in my own neighbourhood. This is where I’m supposed to be.” (Kozol‚ 176) This is the common reality that plagues the adults. Consequently‚ a society that discriminates against people due to their skin colour and status contributes to the negative way these children think. If the adults are having a difficult time
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Hendrick Mayer‚ PHIL 1200-100 In chapter one of Savage Inequalities‚ by Jonathan Kozol‚ he speaks of the disastrous state of East St. Louis. He describes in horrific detail‚ the condition that many school children from grades K-12 are forced to learn in. East St. Louis is one of the worst ghettos in Illinois‚ and Kozol goes into great detail about the multitude of problems facing the city and more importantly‚ the school children living there. The
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In the article “Still Separate‚ Still Unequal” written by Jonathan Kozol‚ Kozol expose and expresses his concern of unequal treatment in the schools according to whether they are in an urban or suburban area. Using a series of reasoning and logic techniques‚ he then proves his argument that because of the segregation in schools‚ minorities are not receiving the same education and opportunities as predominantly white schools. Kozol uses statistic‚ one on one interviews with students and personal reflections
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The Color of Education in America In his essay “Still Separate‚ Still Unequal‚” Jonathan Kozol gives us a very detailed presentation of the emergent trend of racial segregation within America’s urban and inner-city schools. Kozol provides substantiation to his claim based on his research and observations of different school environments‚ its teachers and students‚ and personal interviews with them. It is very clear that color of education in America is not green like the dollar bill; it is white
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In the text Still Separate‚ Still Unequal by Jonathan Kozol‚ the segregation in education is discussed and examples are given to prove that the segregation is regressing all around our country. Jonathan Kozolargues that segregation is still a major issue in our education system‚ and limits for achievement are being set by school districts‚ which is only making the achievement gap between black and white students wider. When reading Still Separate‚ Still Unequal‚ Kozol’s argument indicates
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Jonathan Kozol: A Tale of Two Schools: How Poor Children Are Lost to the World The Essay; A Tale of Two Schools: How Poor Children Are Lost to the World; was written by Jonathan Kozol. The essay reveals the contrast in our nation’s school system by comparing one of the most affluent schools in the country‚ with a poor inner-city school. Du Sable High School in the ghettos of Chicago and New Trier High in a near by Chicago suburb. Kozol examines many of the problems that face public schools today
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