A Different Kind of Teacher: Solving the Crisis of American Schooling

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Average Review: 4 stars

Review: Gatto's Philosophies on Education will make you Think Deeply about Your Own : John Gatto's book is very interesting on many levels. Gatto who was a teacher describes his philosophies of the current education status in broad details. His writings consist of many historical facts, events and figures that have developed the American education system. His ideas and comments may be considered controversial but it will provoke the reader to consider their own reasonings why the current education system may not be seen as successful for students or society. Gatto's reading is a compilation of his many lectures in public forums or other media venues so facts may not be cited and may seem to be inaccurate and hard to read. Although, it will provoke the reader to further explore the historical facts of American education he mentions. He may seem to be argumentative, negative, and over the top with his ideas but his message of a needed reformation in the education system is clearly stated and somewhat understood. Gatto does not give real concrete solutions but if the reader is someone who is apart of the education system (teacher, priniciple, education law maker) they will give a second thought to making changes in their immediate surroundings after reading this book.