Ghosts in the Schoolyard

In this insightful audiobook, Eve L. Ewing draws on her experiences as a student, teacher, and scholar to explore the vital role that Chicago Public Schools play within their communities. Focusing on the significant school closures announced by Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2013, she examines the widespread protests that emerged, questioning why these imperfect institutions mattered so deeply to local residents. Ewing contextualizes the struggle to retain these schools within a broader narrative of systemic racism and inequality, highlighting the fight for community and self-determination among Black Americans.