false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180146086m/1004169.jpg 1004169 2 John Taylor Gatto analyzes the roots of the modern American education system, detailing how it was designed to foster economic interests and facilitate management of the labor force. He then outlines ways to revitalize the system, advocating greater emphasis on critical analysis, creativity, practicality, and real-world exposure in the curriculum. He also calls on educators and administrators to acknowledge young people's need for a spiritual and ethical framework upon which to build a good life. 990296 15 1 2000 A Different Kind of Teacher: Solving the Crisis of American Schooling total:73|5:41|4:25|3:6|2:1|1:0| 73 325 143 10 5 1 false false Wed Jan 30 08:15:24 -0800 2008 Wed Jan 30 09:52:48 -0800 2008 more...]]> 5 1 false false Sat Jul 26 08:09:47 -0700 2008 Sat Jul 26 08:10:25 -0700 2008
John Gatto (pronounced GATE-oh) is a retired teacher from the New York City Public System. This book consists of essays and speeches he has given concerning the perils of the public education system. This book is not a compilation of ranting; he provides solutions and in a time whe...more...]]> 4 1 false false Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2005 Fri Nov 02 09:25:29 -0700 2007 Fri Nov 02 09:26:14 -0700 2007
John Taylor Gatto was thrice the New York City Teacher of the Year and twice the New York State Teacher of the Year, and he t...more...]]> 4 0 false false Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Dec 05 17:16:04 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 05 17:19:29 -0800 2008 1 more...]]> 5 1 false false Tue Jun 30 14:55:54 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 30 14:57:29 -0700 2009
Even if you're not a teacher, read it if you've got kids.

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