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Published in 2005, The Shame of the Nation: The Restoration of Apartheid Schooling in America by Jonathan Kozol describes the extensive racial segregation still present in many American public schools. Drawing from his 40 years of advocacy and teaching experience, Kozol highlights the systemic inequities faced by Black and Hispanic students, the broken promises of integration, and the detrimental impact of current educational policies that continue to perpetuate racial isolation and unequal resources.