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“You either learn your way towards writing your own script in life, or you unwittingly become an actor in someone else's script.”

Quote by John Taylor Gatto

Book:Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling

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Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling

This book delves into the author's perspective on the unintended consequences of traditional educational systems, analyzing how they may contribute to the dumbing down of students and society at large. more

Author

John Taylor Gatto

John Taylor Gatto is an American author known for his critical analysis of the educational system. Born on December 15, 1935, he is a former public school teacher who gained national attention for refusing to comply with bureaucratic regulations in education. Gatto's work emphasizes the importance of educational freedom and personal responsibility. more

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