Against School: Notes on Education challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding public education, arguing that compulsory schooling cripples creativity, independence, and critical thinking. John Taylor Gatto, drawing on his 30 years of teaching experience, exposes how modern schools prioritize conformity and obedience over genuine learning. He traces the origins of the system to Prussian models designed to produce docile citizens and compliant workers, rather than fostering intellectual growth. Gatto advocates for a radical rethinking of education, urging parents to cultivate curiosity, autonomy, and resilience in their children. This provocative essay questions whether schooling truly serves society—or merely serves to control it.
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Against School: Notes on Education challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding public education, arguing that compulsory schooling cripples creativity, independence, and critical thinking. John Taylor Gatto, drawing on his 30 years of teaching experience, exposes how modern schools prioritize conformity and obedience over genuine learning. He traces the origins of the system to Prussian models designed to produce docile citizens and compliant workers, rather than fostering intellectual growth. Gatto advocates for a radical rethinking of education, urging parents to cultivate curiosity, autonomy, and resilience in their children. This provocative essay questions whether schooling truly serves society—or merely serves to control it.
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