Diminished Lives: an Assault on the Humanities Diminished Lives: an Assault on the Humanities
More and more students are being indoctrinated into a cult of cold “efficiency,” where the training of workers for corporate employment are held to be the ultimate priorities.
Apr 8, 2026 / Jonathan Kozol
The Desolation of America’s Urban Schools The Desolation of America’s Urban Schools
Austerity measures have resulted in dangerous, squalid conditions for the most vulnerable students.
Feb 26, 2024 / Feature / Jonathan Kozol
When Joe Biden Collaborated With Segregationists When Joe Biden Collaborated With Segregationists
The candidate’s years as an anti-busing crusader cannot be forgotten—or readily forgiven.
Jun 6, 2019 / Jonathan Kozol
Overcoming Apartheid Overcoming Apartheid
Apartheid education is alive in America and rapidly increasing in hyper-segregated inner-city schools. And though it's now fashionable for policy-makers to declare integration a fa...
Dec 1, 2005 / Feature / Jonathan Kozol
Malign Neglect Malign Neglect
Children in New York City's public schools are being shortchanged--again.
May 23, 2002 / Feature / Jonathan Kozol
The Details of Life The Details of Life
This article is adapted from Ordinary Resurrections: Children in the Years of Hope (Crown).
May 3, 2000 / Feature / Jonathan Kozol