This is an extremely impressive work of history and cultural studies. The book is well organized and packs in a lot of information in just under 300 page (the other 100 pages are notes/bibliography). While the book is dense (so much history in here) the skill of the writing and structure help the reader stay focused and rooted in the narrative Ewing puts forth. This isn't a book to speed through but to study and reflect on. This is for parents, teachers, students, and anyone who cares about education and racism.