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Dumbing Us Down
- The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
- By: John Taylor Gatto
- Narrated by: Michael Puttonen
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,395
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,196
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,188
Thirty years in New York City's public schools led John Gatto to the sad conclusion that compulsory schooling does little but teach young people to follow orders like cogs in an industrial machine. With over 100,000 copies in print since its original publication in 2002, this book is collection of essays and speeches and includes a describes the wide-spread impact of the book and Gatto's "guerrilla teaching". John Gatto was a teacher in New York City's public schools for over 30 years and was a New York State Teacher of the Year.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very insightful.
- By Chelle on 07-16-15
- Dumbing Us Down
- The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
- By: John Taylor Gatto
- Narrated by: Michael Puttonen
Very interesting
Reviewed: 01-05-14
If you could sum up Dumbing Us Down in three words, what would they be?
Really blimin' interesting :)
What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?
Very thought provoking and also alarming.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes
Any additional comments?
If you have children, listen to this audio.
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Your First Year of Homeschooling
- A Christian Mom's Guide to Balancing Faith, Family, and Your Child's Education (While Taking Care of Yourself)
- By: Elizabeth Jenkins
- Narrated by: Lisa Baarns
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 45
Homeschooling your children can be difficult. Faith, family, finances, and your child's education are just a few of the things you have to consider. And in the midst of it all, you have to find time to take care of yourself.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Homeschooling
- By natalie on 01-05-14
- Your First Year of Homeschooling
- A Christian Mom's Guide to Balancing Faith, Family, and Your Child's Education (While Taking Care of Yourself)
- By: Elizabeth Jenkins
- Narrated by: Lisa Baarns
Homeschooling
Reviewed: 01-05-14
Any additional comments?
Very helpful and helped me adjust my goals and be realistic, but also very repetitive in driving a point. I think that the book itself should be edited better as it can go on and on about the same issue. I also was a bit taken aback that a Christian recommends yoga for relaxation. On the whole, I do recommend it though as it does have some inspiring ideas and is helpful.
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The "Bible Comes Alive" Series (Dramatized)
- Album 2
- By: Your Story Hour
- Narrated by: Your Story Hour
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
- Abridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 161
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 128
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Story5 out of 5 stars 126
Dramatized audio stories for children of all ages from the Bible. This album covers Israel's travels in the desert and moves down through Biblical History to the Saul and David.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent
- By natalie on 10-27-13
- The "Bible Comes Alive" Series (Dramatized)
- Album 2
- By: Your Story Hour
- Narrated by: Your Story Hour
Excellent
Reviewed: 10-27-13
What made the experience of listening to The "Bible Comes Alive" Series (Dramatized) the most enjoyable?
My children absolutely love it.
Any additional comments?
I highly recommend this audio book. It's a great source to encourage children to listen to the Word.
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French for Beginners: Part 1: Lessons 1 to 13
- By: Alexa Polidoro
- Narrated by: Alexa Polidoro
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 82
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 42
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Story4 out of 5 stars 37
This is the first part of Alexa Polidoro's famous French for Beginners course. After many years of developing and harnessing her language-teaching skills with The French Ecole and Lingomania, Alexa has now created an audio treat for people who wish to learn a new language from scratch, without any pressure, in fun, relaxed and manageable chunks.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Ca va bien.
- By Olga on 07-30-08
- French for Beginners: Part 1: Lessons 1 to 13
- By: Alexa Polidoro
- Narrated by: Alexa Polidoro
Very good
Reviewed: 10-27-13
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. Very user friendly. Alexa has a very pleasant voice to listen to and explains very well.
Any additional comments?
Interesting and fun to learn.
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