Gatto has some interesting ideas. I was first turned on to what he had to say when I read his essay “Against School” published in Harpers of September 2003. Dumbing Us Down is a collection of his speeches. I’ll be amending this post as I read the book.
gatto’s seven lessons of schooling
The front matter and [...]
dumbing us down by john taylor gatto
April 26th, 2008
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why we homeschool: reason 1, a fundamental responsibility
April 22nd, 2008
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As I embark upon this adventure in life and learning with my wife and four-year-old son (homeschooling, unschooling, call it what you’d like), I thought it appropriate to set down in words my rationale for taking this alternative path, if for no other reason than to articulate that which just feels right. Perhaps in 12 [...]
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