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2amreader's review
4.0
After being so disappointed by _Letters to a Young Teacher_, I was very weary when starting this book. However, I didn't need to be. Savage Inequalities is a masterpiece. Kozol weaves both statistics with narratives to create a comprehensive picture of the poorest schools in the United States. He presents the other side and rebuts their arguments in a clear and efficient manner. But what I am most impressed by is Kozol's refusal to back down from the hard questions. Why do we as a nation allow some of our children to grow up in neighborhoods in which we fear to walk? Why are the poorest schools dominated by black children while a school filled with all white children 5 minutes away is well-funded? Why are American schools still segregated?
I am aware that this book was published in the 90s, but the problems with the American school system still persists. I would highly recommend this to any American, especially those who work with children in any capacity.
I am aware that this book was published in the 90s, but the problems with the American school system still persists. I would highly recommend this to any American, especially those who work with children in any capacity.
unrelatedwaffle's review
5.0
Heartbreaking and sensitive. I defy anyone to read this book and come away untouched by the plight of our nation's poor children, by the systemic racism that remains in our neighborhoods and our politics and our schools, and by the absolute bigotry, selfishness and greed of the rich.
meganmfahey's review
4.0
I only recommend this book if you are interested in becoming intensely angry.
whitehousedotcom's review
4.0
excuse me while i curl into the fetal position and lose all hope in the future.
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