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Dumbing Us Down
A former teacher’s criticism of compulsory schooling
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What it is about
John Taylor Gatto, a New York teacher of the year, argues that public schools teach conformity and obedience. He says the system produces dependence. The book is a collection of his essays and speeches.
Who will enjoy it
Readers interested in education.
What you will get
Many educators disagree with his claims.
Dumbing Us Down Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Schooling · Critique · Essays
Length
176 pages · ≈ 5 h
More about this book
Characters
John Taylor Gatto.
Setting
American schools.
What makes it different
A short, provocative critique by a veteran teacher.
Feel
Angry, short and provocative.
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