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Jonathan Kozol

I believe we need a national amendment which will guarantee every child in America the promise of not just an equal education but a high-quality equal education.

Jonathan Kozol

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Jonathan Kozol is saying that every child in the United States should be legally assured access to education that is not only fair but also of excellent quality. He emphasizes the need for a formal change in the law to make this guarantee official and enforceable nationwide.

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