The Shame of the Nation was published in 2005. How has education in the United States changed since then? Are Kozol’s claims still true today? Why or why not?

In The Shame of the Nation, Kozol prioritizes speaking to children and shares many of their stories. How does this affect the narrative and the persuasiveness of the text?

Describe your own elementary and secondary educational experience. Did reading The Shame of the Nation reveal any advantages or disadvantages of which you were aware?