School Elections

John Taylor Gatto's Weapons of Mass Instruction focuses on mechanisms of traditional education which cripple imagination, discourage critical thinking, and create a false view of learning as a byproduct of rote-memorization drills. Gatto's earlier book, Dumbing Us Down, introduced the now-famous expression of the title into the common vernacular. Weapons of Mass Instruction adds another chilling metaphor to the brief against conventional schooling.

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Celebrity Cat Caper, Hidden in the Haunted School, and The Election Day Dilemma.

Meet Kevin King, the middle school version of Donald Trump. He promises a wall to block transfer students, better food at lunch, and record test scores. From his first 100 hours to his reaction to the pandemic, Kevin’s leadership is controversial. Read about Kevin’s hilarious journey through middle school politics as you simultaneously learn about one of the most unique