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Book SynopsisThe negative consequences of school desegregation on Black communities in the United States are now well documented in education research.
Learning in a Burning House is the first book to offer a historical look at the desegregation dilemma with clear recommendations for what must be done to ensure Black student success in today's schools.
Trade Review“I hope Dr. Horsford’s book will spur much discussion about the greatest national security threat faced by our nation: millions of illiterate and poorly prepared children.... Wake up, America!” ―From the Foreword by Marian Wright Edelman, president, Children's Defense Fund
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Learning in a Burning House tackles head on the complex issues of race, power, and politics in education and is a must-read for anyone troubled by the current state of urban education and committed to doing something about it." ―Joyce E. King, Benjamin E. Mays Endowed Chair for Urban Teaching, Learning & Leadership, Georgia State University
