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John Taylor Gatto
John Taylor Gatto is the author of Dumbing Us Down, a sharp critique of modern schooling. He's a writer who explores education and its impact on society.
The Exhausted School
- Pages
- 173
- Published
- 1993
- Language
- English
Synopsis
John Taylor Gatto critically examines the American education system, arguing that its current structure is designed to produce compliant citizens rather than independent thinkers. He explores the historical development of compulsory schooling and its impact on individual freedom and societal progress. This book challenges conventional wisdom about education and proposes radical alternatives for fostering genuine learning.