Why fix a system designed to destroy individual thought? by John Taylor Gatto, 1991 New York State Teacher of the Year I want you to consider the frightening possibility that we are spending far too much money on schooling, not too little. I want you to consider that we have too many people ... Read More about The Public School Nightmare
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The public school nightmare
We are reminded why we homeschool in subtle and egregious ways this week. In the subtle camp, Gerry Garibaldi discusses the feminization of schools, how girls are promoted and boys shortchanged. Many boys end up in the special education or learning disability track simply because they confront life ... Read More about The public school nightmare
The feminization of our schools
Just a few days ago, I noted an article discussing the feminization of schools, how schools tend to put boys in the special education or learning disability track, just for approaching life like males and not wanting to be made into girls. This feminization can now be shown statistically as ... Read More about The feminization of our schools
the underground history of american education
I talk about the Prussian model of schooling in educational philosophy, as a vital reason for why we homeschool. But what is the Prussian model? John Taylor Gatto briefly touches on it in his brilliant essay, The Public School Nightmare. But to really understand where it came from and why it is so ... Read More about the underground history of american education
The History of Education Library
The links that follow provide greater information about the history of education in Western Civilization, both traditional (classical) and modern. These lists may not be exhaustive, although we try. We humbly welcome your suggestions as to how these pages may be improved. Please notify us of any ... Read More about The History of Education Library
Educational Philosophy Index
What is Education? 2013 apr 22 The Heart which Loves Virtue 2013 apr 29 Teaching the Heart to Love Virtue 2024 may 9 The Heart of Learning 2015 may 1 Unlocking the Power of the Mind 2015 jun 25 The Biblical Tools of Learning 2015 jul 8 Acquire, Analyze, Apply 2024 may 9 We are standing on ... Read More about Educational Philosophy Index
