AFT/SML/ASI Book Club with Jonathan Kozol

For more than five decades, Kozol has challenged the nation to confront the deep inequalities in public education. In this urgent and deeply personal work, he returns to schools and communities across the country to examine the enduring realities of racial segregation, unequal resources and the barriers that continue to limit opportunity for many students.

We Shall Not Bow Down is both a reflection and a call to action—lifting up the voices of students and families while asking what it means to provide an education that truly prepares young people to think critically, participate fully and thrive in a democratic society.

Together, Weingarten and Kozol will explore what these realities mean for educators today. At a time when access to knowledge, honest history and equitable public education are under increasing pressure, this conversation will examine the role of educators in expanding opportunity, fostering critical thinking and strengthening our democracy.

Join us for a timely discussion on educational justice, civic responsibility and the enduring work of building schools—and a nation—that serve all children.