Gatto Coming to Michigan
Nov. 10, 2005 at 8:00 AM
Author and Speaker John Taylor Gatto is coming to the Mid-Winter Home Educator's Conference in Hudsonville, MI January 27 and 28, 2006. (That's on the west side of the state near Grand Rapids.)
His topics will include The Underground History of American Education", "The Trapped Flea Principle and Other Weapons of Mass Instruction", and "Do You Really Need to Go to College?". They all sound interesting.
Along side Mr. Gatto will be Rob and Cyndy Shearer homeschooling parents of 11 children. I have heard Rob speak at this conference a few years ago. He is very entertaining and absolutely brilliant when he talks about history (my weakness).
I have not been to this conference in a few years. But I"m going to try and make this one if I can. Want to join me? Maybe we can do a mid-winter blog meet-up during the conference. This conference always helps keep me motivated during the grey days of winter.
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posted by VictoriaCarrington on Nov. 10, 2005 at 12:13 PM
I wonder how long it takes to get there from Cleveland, Ohio? I will investigate but I would love to come and hang out with the Braun's!
posted by parkwaymom on Nov. 10, 2005 at 6:03 PM
Oh . . . you tempt me! How far is that from Milwaukee, WI?
posted by spunkyhomeschool on Nov. 10, 2005 at 6:41 PM
I'm not sure. You should map quest it. I don't know which way would be quickest.
posted by gracefuljourney on Nov. 10, 2005 at 11:05 PM
I am trying not to be jealous!!! Oh, how I wish I could come to Michigan for that conference.
Cynthia
posted by Tami on Nov. 11, 2005 at 10:31 PM
They have been to our conference in NC before. I believe I have some of the tapes from their sessions.
I have not heard Mr. Gatto speak before. I have read some of his books. Sounds like you are going to have a great conference!
Thanks for featuring me this week on the Company Couch.
Have a blessed day! Tami
posted by Anonymous on Nov. 15, 2005 at 11:24 PM
Hubby and I are talking about coming, at least my coming. Maybe we'll eventually have our meet-up!!!
--Gem
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