A review by molly_dettmann
They Came for the Schools: One Town's Fight Over Race and Identity, and the New War for America's Classrooms by Michael Hixenbaugh

emotional informative tense fast-paced

5.0

This was a great read. As a public school educator and a product of public schools, I know they aren’t perfect, but they sure as heck aren’t the evil and indoctrinating. Personally I want my students to learn a little more about the world around them and enjoy reading a book of their choice every now and then at the very basic level. This was a really interesting look at one area of Texas where extreme politics came into play as a larger attack on inclusivity and public schools that still plays out across our nation. The look at how activists are fighting back against it ends it with a hopeful, but still grim look at the fight to provide an education to every child. I thought the author did a great job providing a lot of historical context for Southlake and his writing style made me race through, I was so engaged (despite how shocked and sad I was at parts!)