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I'm Dom, an online tutor for children aged 4–14, and someone who thinks a lot about education, learning, and the stuff schools don't teach. These are my thoughts. Dive in.

Dumbing us Down
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Dumbing us Down

What if everything you thought you knew about education was a lie? In this post, we dive into the profound and eye-opening insights of John Taylor Gatto, a celebrated teacher who pulled back the curtain on the modern schooling system. From the confusion of disjointed curriculums to the subtle conditioning of dependency and self-esteem tied to authority, Gatto's observations are both challenging and inspiring. If you’ve ever felt there’s something deeply off about conventional education—or if you’re searching for alternatives—this is a must-read journey into the heart of what schooling truly teaches.

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Teach Jiu Jitsu before maths!
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Teach Jiu Jitsu before maths!

I think Brazilian jiu-jitsu (bjj) should be taught before Maths and English classes. Why bother teaching children about a possessive apostrophe when they can’t do a forward roll or put someone to sleep. Here I unpick the hidden lessons from bjj that I believe are more important than our current curriculum.

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