"In a home school, the kid does 95% of the work. But in a school system, since it's an indoctrination system, a teacher has to do 95% of the work."
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John Taylor Gatto was an influential educator, author, and outspoken critic of the traditional schooling system in America. Born on December 15, 1934, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, he spent nearly three decades teaching in New York City public schools, where his unconventional methods garnered significant acclaim, leading him to win the title of New York City Teacher of the Year multiple times. Gatto's pivotal works, including "Dumbing Us Down," challenge the norms of education, advocating for self-directed learning and critical thought, leaving a profound legacy that continues to inspire educators and learners alike.
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