Weapons of Mass Instruction
A Schoolteacher's Journey Through The Dark World of Compulsory Schooling
Recommended by Seth Godin, and 1 others. See all reviews
Ranked #45 in Education, Ranked #48 in Homeschooling — see more rankings.
“Gatto draws on thirty years in the classroom and many years of research as a school reformer. He puts forth his thesis with a rhetorical style that is passionate, logical, and laden with examples and illustrations.” ForeWord Magazine
“Weapons of Mass Instruction is probably his best yet. Gatto’s storytelling skill shines as he relates tales of real people who fled the school system and succeeded in spite of the popular wisdom that insists on diplomas, degrees and credentials. If you are just beginning to suspect there may be a problem with schooling (as opposed to educating as... more
“Weapons of Mass Instruction is probably his best yet. Gatto’s storytelling skill shines as he relates tales of real people who fled the school system and succeeded in spite of the popular wisdom that insists on diplomas, degrees and credentials. If you are just beginning to suspect there may be a problem with schooling (as opposed to educating as... more
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Seth Godin Author, Marketer, EntrepreneurI end up recommending this book to parents again and again. It will transform the way you think of schooling. (Source)
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- #73 in Propaganda