Comments on: Book Review: Letters to a Young Teacher, by Jonathan Kozol

By: Ariah

Ariah — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:29:15 +0000

Josh, glad you enjoyed the book. And learned a little something too. I definitely was challenged and encouraged the Kozol was giving some practical advice and not just depressing stats and stories.
I’d love to hear more about your experience and challenges in applying either Kozol or other things you’ve learned.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:44:59 +0000

Okay, Ariah, so I finished the book. It was a very easy read, and great timing for me as I was just finishing up the year. I found it very theraputic in that someone was affirming alot of what I went through as a teacher this year, and that alot of it is caca. It also inspired me to keep perfecting the Montessori Public school. I realize this might not fix the financial divide, but I think it can help overcome alot of other pedagogical issues. I also chewed on his thoughts about vouchers. I understand his point. It just seems that revolutionizing the public school machine seems like such an impossible task. But I appreciate his passion. It was very encouraging!

By: Ariah

Ariah — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:02:59 +0000

Josh!

Let me know your thoughts on it once you finish.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Fri, 23 May 2008 21:10:36 +0000

Hey Ariah,

Thanks again for pointing out Kozol. The first quote you have had me cracking up. It took about 6 months for me to get passed all the jargon that is used, most of it BS. It’s very funny how the same thing gets a new name every few months too.

Second quote - this is one of the great motivations behind the Montessori Philosophy.

Third quote - Ouch. Now I need to read this book.