“The natural solution to learning to live together in a community is first to learn to live apart as individuals and as families. Only when you feel good about yourself can you feel good about others.”
Quote by John Taylor Gatto
Work
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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