Students of the Dream

In "Students of the Dream," renowned author Ruth Carbonette Yow sheds light on the pressing issue of resegregation in American schools, using Marietta High—once a beacon of public education northwest of Atlanta—as a focal point. Published by Harvard University Press in 2021, this compelling hardback spans 272 pages and offers a thought-provoking examination of discrimination in education and the social conditions shaping our classrooms today.

Yow presents a powerful argument for a renewed commitment to school integration, challenging conventional wisdom and advocating for approaches that acknowledge rather than ignore racial realities. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of segregation, integration, and equality in education in the United States.

Join Yow as she navigates through the intricacies of the civil rights movement and the ongoing struggle for equality in our education system, making "Students of the Dream" a vital addition to your bookshelf.