Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling (Gatto John Taylor)(Paperback)

Transform your child''s education from institutional compliance to intellectual freedom. Former New York State Teacher of the Year John Taylor Gatto reveals how compulsory schooling creates dependent workers instead of independent thinkers, replacing natural curiosity with rule-following conformity. Over 30 years of classroom experience led to his revolutionary discovery: genius is as common as dirt, but conventional education systematically destroys it.Why This Educational Awakening Matters Now:After 100+ years of mandatory schooling, literacy rates have dropped, families are fragmented, and children are increasingly disaffected. This isn''t failure - it''s the system working exactly as designed to produce compliant workers rather than creative thinkers.What You''ll Discover: The hidden curriculum that trains children for industrial compliance instead of critical thinkingStep-by-step strategies for transitioning from school-based to self-directed learning How to identify and nurture your child''s natural learning style and interestsPractical methods for creating engaging educational experiences without formal curriculumReal-world approaches to developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and life skillsCommunity resources and support networks for families choosing educational alternatives25 Years of Proven Impact:This bestseller has guided over 100,000 families toward educational freedom, with children achieving remarkable academic and personal success through self-directe
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