Chapter 12 and epilogue summary

Kozol filled this last section with more of an optimist look at what the field of education should look like. Kozol talked about how teachers have the biggest impact on whether the schools are beneficial towards the children or not. Kozol hi lighted several teachers that made a huge impact on their students even if they taught in a lower income school. The tone of the piece was surprisingly optimistic and hopeful compared to the other chapters of the book. During this section the author is describes situations in much broader terms and does not get as pin point specific as he did in other sections. Kozol emphasizes that they are still many schools where students succeed in and can thrive in. Kozol points out hero teachers that put their all into their students and explains to the audience that several teachers do this behind the scenes as well. Throughout this section Kozol's mission seems to assure the public that the failing schools are not because of their children's teachers but because of the government. Finally near the end of this section through Kozol's tone and message he conveys that there is hope for our schools and the future of our children.