What Was Jonathan Kozol's Impression of the Poorly Funded Schools

question 37

Multiple Choice

What was Jonathan Kozol's impression of the poorly funded schools he visited in urban Chicago?

• A) Children are very resilient and can overcome even the worst conditions.
• B) They were extraordinarily unhappy places.
• C) Even though they were poorly funded, a small group of dedicated teachers could still make a difference in children's lives.
• D) They could only succeed when they were closely regulated by programs like the No Child Left Behind Act.

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