Troubling the Waters

Explore the intricate dynamics of education and race in "Troubling the Waters," authored by Jerome E. Morris. Published by Teachers' College Press in 2009, this insightful paperback spans 216 pages and offers a deep dive into the experiences of African American families navigating the education system. Drawing from rigorous ethnographic and sociological research, Morris examines schools and communities in St. Louis, known for implementing the nation’s largest voluntary desegregation plan, alongside Atlanta, which moved away from its desegregation efforts in the 1970s. Through powerful narratives, this book unravels the challenges and triumphs faced by these families, providing a critical perspective on educational equalization and the realities of public schools in the United States. A must-read for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of race and education.