First published 2023
John Gatto was a teacher for 30 years until he quit in spectacular fashion, declaring the education system "a Frankenstein monster." Now, he's written a manifesto for fundamental reform. Gatto takes readers into the grim reality of modern classrooms - stifling environments that reward compliance over creativity. But he also shows how parents can liberate their kids from this "schooling" and unleash their true potential through self-directed learning. Ultimately, Gatto argues that the real purpose of education has been lost, and that we must reclaim the joyful, transformative power of learning.
Genres: education, non-fiction, 21st-century, academia
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: manifesto
96 pages · Paperback · Lost Tools Press