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The underground history of American education
Book • 2003
John Taylor Gatto's "The Underground History of American Education" offers a scathing critique of the American public school system.
Gatto argues that the system is designed to produce compliant workers rather than critical thinkers.
He traces the history of public education, highlighting its origins in Prussian military models and its evolution into a system that prioritizes conformity over individuality.
The book explores the influence of powerful figures like John D. Rockefeller and the General Education Board in shaping the system.
Gatto's work has resonated with many parents and educators who question the effectiveness and purpose of modern schooling.
Gatto argues that the system is designed to produce compliant workers rather than critical thinkers.
He traces the history of public education, highlighting its origins in Prussian military models and its evolution into a system that prioritizes conformity over individuality.
The book explores the influence of powerful figures like John D. Rockefeller and the General Education Board in shaping the system.
Gatto's work has resonated with many parents and educators who question the effectiveness and purpose of modern schooling.
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Albert Wenger as a book documenting how the American education system developed into its current form.
Albert Wenger as a book documenting how the American education system developed into its current form.
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Greg McKeown to illustrate the idea that beliefs about intelligence might be ingrained from educational institutions.
Greg McKeown to illustrate the idea that beliefs about intelligence might be ingrained from educational institutions.
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Mentioned by Greg McKeown when discussing the premise that people are not dumb and that experience-based learning is more effective than traditional schooling.
Greg McKeown when discussing the premise that people are not dumb and that experience-based learning is more effective than traditional schooling.15 snips
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Recommended by Walker and Daniel Prince for its insights into the public education system and its historical origins.
HOMESCHOOLING: SEPARATE EDUCATION & STATE - Daniel Prince (THE Bitcoin Podcast)
Recommended by Walker America for his insightful critiques of the public education system.
Deep Dive Into Homeschool And The Education System. @WalkerAmerica #507
Mentioned by Daniel Prince as a tome that links the American education system to John D. Rockefeller and eugenics.
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