“Unceasing competition for official favor in the dramatic fish bowl of a classroom delivers cowardly children, little people sunk in chronic boredom, little people with no apparent purpose for being alive.”
Quote by John Taylor Gatto
Work
The Underground History of American Education: An Intimate Investigation Into the Prison of Modern Schooling
Browse quotes and source details for this work. 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
You May Also Like
“Trapped children, like trapped rats, need close management.”
Source: The Underground History of American Education: An Intimate Investigation Into the Prison of Modern Schooling
Source: Writers & Lovers
Source: Tant que vole la poussière
“The glorious Father love all his children without favouritism.”
Source: The Breast Mountains Of All Time
Source: Addison at the Festival of Las Fallas
“Being a friend to your child is the best gift you give to your child.”
Source: Coming to Grips with the Mountains and Valleys of This World