Jonathan Kozol

Jonathan Kozol is a recipient of the National Book Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award, and The Nation’s Puffin Prize for Creative Citizenship.

The Desolation of America’s Urban Schools

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

Former Vice President Joe Biden

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

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