{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Are Schools Dumbing Us Down? The Hidden Lessons They Teach","description":"  Are schools helping children succeed\u2014or subtly shaping them to conform? In this episode, we unpack Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto. Discover the seven hidden lessons that schools teach\u2014lessons that condition children to obey, comply, and depend on authority. Whether you're homeschooling or simply questioning the traditional system, this episode will help you think differently about education\u2014and empower you to reclaim your child\u2019s learning journey. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen now to explore what\u2019s really being taught in school\u2014and how to break free from the hidden curriculum. \ud83d\udc49 Get the book and watch a rare video of Gatto himself.   &amp;nbsp; The HomeSchool ThinkTank Parenting Podcast \u00a9 2018\u20132025 HomeSchool ThinkTank, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ","author_name":"HomeSchool ThinkTank Parenting Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/homeschoolthinktank.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34936370\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/34936370"}