A Light Shines in Harlem: New York's First Charter School and the Movement It Led

by Mary C. Bounds, Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker (Foreword)

A Light Shines in Harlem tells the story of the Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem, the first charter school in New York. It is an inspirational tale of how a hero of the civil rights movement, a Wall Street star, educators, activists, parents, and students all joined together to create a groundbreaking school that, in its best years, far outperformed other schools in the neighborhoods in which most of its children lived. This book also discusses the most recent research and issues facing the charter movement and how lessons from them can be applied to other schools.

Genres: Education

248 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Lauren Stewart · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book as a Goodreads Giveaway. I enjoyed the book. While it did give an insight into the history and process of the charter school movement, it bogged down in details like the charter school application but skimmed over the lives and impact of these schools on the children.