Kozol’s book brings about so many interesting points. When comparing the two schools in Riverdale I was struck by how different the schools were and what a blind eye did the department turn.
Kozol is correct when making his points about the unjust differentiation in wealth when it comes to school, and with the unjust wealth differentiation a racial differentiation usually comes with it as well.
Most NYC public schools are zoned schools until you get to the high school (where as far as I know students are allowed a choice or to apply and take tests for specialized high schools). I understand that this idea of giving students a choice is an attempt to break down the differentiation, but I am also aware that you still get first priority at your zoned school and that students who have struggled and been dealing with a school that has severe over crowding how can they really make a fair play for a spot at a preferred high school?
I understand everything the author is saying, and agree who heartedly that it is unjust; I just don’t see how one should fix it? Should it be a nationwide change or would small steps make a difference?
