Book Review: Dumbing Us Down (Gatto)

Book Review: Dumbing Us Down (Gatto)

Gatto has quite a negative view towards America’s public school system. Having taught in it for 30 years, he has seen firsthand how “government monopoly schools” and “compulsory schools” (as he calls them) have brought harm upon our society. They have locked kids away, separated them from community and parents, destroyed individualism, and sought to conform them to how the state sees fit. 

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Want to Learn Economics?

Want to Learn Economics?

You will not receive good economic instruction from our modern educational system. Most high schools and colleges do not require economics courses, and if they do, they often teach unsound economics. You will have to go elsewhere for good economic education. Thankfully, there are good resources out there, and many of them are free. And it’s never too late to start learning the subject. 

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Curriculum Review: Khan Academy

Curriculum Review: Khan Academy

Khan Academy has now posted over 6,500 instructional videos on a variety of subjects, most on math and science. But Khan Academy continues to expand, now offering videos on economics, history, and even SAT prep. Each subject has instructional videos, practice problems and quizzes, and even a guide for teachers. Most of the videos are under 10 minutes, and they are well done. The best thing about Khan Academy is that it is entirely free

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Privatize All Education!

Privatize All Education!

What I’m trying to say here is that forcing kids to go to public school is the exact opposite of what we should do. The public school system is clearly broken. Instead of trying to fix it by fascist compulsion, we should just get rid of the entire thing. That’s right—privatize the entire educational system

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The Inefficiency of Public Schools (Some Statistics)

The Inefficiency of Public Schools (Some Statistics)

Government interference in education drives up the cost of the product. Don’t believe me? Just look at the statistics. Public schools spend far more per student than private schools, and this doesn’t take into account the fact that public schools pack in more students per classroom (40% more on average). This is proof that the free market works and that government needs to get out of the educational business. 

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Curriculum Review: Tom Woods Homeschool

Curriculum Review: Tom Woods Homeschool

Not only does Tom Woods teach you many things you have likely never heard before, but he also makes history and economics come alive. He is an outstanding teacher. And for that reason alone, Tom Woods Homeschool should be of interest to you. Woods has produced three homeschool courses—Western Civilization to 1492, Western Civilization from 1493, and Introduction to Government. These courses are designed for high school age.

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Book Review: Education: Free & Compulsory (Rothbard)

Book Review: Education: Free & Compulsory (Rothbard)

Murray Rothbard (1926–1995) was an Austrian economist and libertarian who wrote on a number of subjects, including education. Rothbard wrote journal articles on education in 1971 that were later published in the book format, Education: Free & Compulsory. This 54-page work provides a history and criticism of compulsory state education. 

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R.L. Dabney's Devastating Critique of Secular Education

R.L. Dabney's Devastating Critique of Secular Education

Dabney’s best works on education are found in his Discussions (a collection of essays published posthumously by his friend), with his most important work being his essay “Secularized Education.” I would like to outline and summarize this great essay, as it provides a devastating critique of the secular education so common today.

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College Bias Against Conservatives

College Bias Against Conservatives

Rather than going to a school because our parents went there or because our favorite football team plays there, we should go to a school because it will provide a genuine education. Part of the reason America’s universities are able to get away with their liberal and destructive ploy is that Christians and conservatives keep sending their kids there, thus limiting the demand for more conservative schools.

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Clash of Worldviews

Clash of Worldviews

Secularism has become the religion of the modern Western world. Its adherents have expunged God, the Bible, and prayer from schools, courts, and congress (and even football games!). And they have replaced them with their own objects of worship, namely unrestrained pleasure, a twisted view of equality, and the almighty state. Be assured, secularism is a worldview, if not a religion. Man is a religious being, and he cannot escape worshiping something

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Book Review: The School Revolution (Paul)

Book Review: The School Revolution (Paul)

Ron Paul believes there is a revolution going on in education. Government controlled schools are declining in quality, all the while homeschooling resources are rapidly expanding because of the internet. Instructional videos by top-notch teachers are being made available for low cost or are sometimes even free. The homeschool revolution is here, and Ron Paul has developed a curriculum to help fuel it—RonPaulHomeschool.com.

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Modern European History Curriculum

Modern European History Curriculum

Modern European history starts where the medieval period ends. The easy marker here is 1500 A.D. The Byzantine Empire fell in 1453 A.D., and the Reformation began in 1517 A.D. Both of these events brought great change to Europe. The makings of the Reformation had been brewing for centuries, with the humanist emphasis on the original sources being pivotal (in this case, the Bible). The invention of the printing press then allowed the Reformers to communicate their message with the masses.

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Medieval History Curriculum

Medieval History Curriculum

Medieval history is almost completely neglected in modern education. Its very title “Middle Ages” suggests it was a time between the more important ancient and modern worlds (medieval is a combination of the Latin for “Middle Ages,” medium aevum). But this was a pejorative label given by those of the Renaissance era. The period (and more specifically 300 to 1000 A.D.) is often mischaracterized as “the Dark Ages,” though this could not be further from the truth.

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The Case for Western Civilization

The Case for Western Civilization

Students cannot study every aspect of history in school. There is simply not enough time to do so. We must be selective in what we study, and so we must select that which is worthy of our attention. In this case, students ought to focus on the history of Western civilization. Not only is it America’s history, but it is also the history that built the modern Western world and continues to influence even non-Western countries.

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