Today in the US, steps are being taken that illustrate how state-run schools already believe that they have some sort of ownership over children. Again, I understand how this can sound conspiratorial. You may be thinking, “Carol, 1984 is a work of fiction, not a government playbook, and we don’t live in Nazi Germany.” But I plead with you to keep an open mind and look at the way certain trends are connected before you dismiss this. Over the past several years, a lengthy list of issues, including curriculum and educational materials transparency and teachers keeping information about children
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