You asked about John Taylor Gatto in a previous comments section and I just figured I'm more likely to get your attention here.
Here's his own bio: Gatto BioHe was awarded both the NY City and State Teacher of the Year awards and quit the year that he got the State award, writing to the Wall Street Journal, announcing that he couldn't hurt children anymore.
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You asked about John Taylor Gatto in a previous comments section and I just figured I'm more likely to get your attention here.
Here's his own bio:
Gatto BioHe was awarded both the NY City and State Teacher of the Year awards and quit the year that he got the State award, writing to the Wall Street Journal, announcing that he couldn't hurt children anymore.
This following link is the acceptance speech he gave upon receiving the NY City Teacher of the Year Award. The man has more guts (and insight) than any other living educator I know of.
Why Schools Don't EducateMy favorite essay of his is:
Confederacy of Dunces: The Tyranny of Compulsory SchoolingA listing of writings of his available online can be found here:
Gatto on the Web
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