COMPULSORY EDUCATION BOOK LIST

COMPULSORY EDUCATION BOOK LIST

The following is a list of books which cover the subject of Forced, Compulsory, Government ‘Education’. (ie. "Public Schooling")

Because of their controversial nature, these books are very difficult to find. Most bookstores in the United States do not carry them, yet they represent some of the best information available on the topics covered.

The list is divided up into subject headings: Curriculum, Illiteracy, etc. All the books have been read by the reviewer and evaluated according to how well they covered the subjects presented.

Of course, as with all written material, we may not necessarily agree with everything that an author presents, however, we heartily recommend every book on the list, keeping in mind that the reader must use discernment wherever undocumented opinion may occur.

A STAR "*" SYSTEM of rating the books is used throughout the list: ONE STAR * ..................................... AVERAGE

TWO STAR * * ..................................GOOD

THREE STAR * * * ..............................VERY GOOD

FOUR STAR * * * * ........................... EXCELLENT

FIVE STAR * * * * * .......................... EXCEPTIONAL

In fairness to the Authors it should be noted that every book listed is worthwhile reading. But we are compelled to evaluate them so that a reader who may not have the time or inclination to read them all, might at least choose intelligently on a subject or topic of interest.

CURRICULUMN CONTENT, BOOKS, METHODOLOGY, ETC.

CHANGE AGENTS IN THE SCHOOL .................................. * * * * *
Barbara M.Morris (280 pages)
An excellent book on what is taking place in the government schools as a result of Values Clarification, Sex Education, Humanism, Death Education, Drug Education, and much more.
(Well documented, probably one of the best books on the subjects covered.)

CHILD ABUSE IN THE CLASSROOM ................................. * * * * *
Edited by Phylis Schafly (445 pages)
Selected excerpts from the Offical Transcripts of proceedings before the United States Department Of Education on the matter of proposed Regulations to implement the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, also known as the Hatch Amendment. Parents from all over the United States testify to the ABUSE of their children at the hands of the Educational Establishment.
(Easy reading, revealing and thought provoking, good "First Book".)

WHAT ARE THEY TEACHING OUR CHILDREN? ......................... * * * *
Mel and Norma Gabler (192 pages)
A well written, easy to understand expose on the content of government schools’ text books. Covers many Text Book Subjects: Religion, Sex Education Evolution, etc.
(Good "First Book" on the subjects covered.)

WHY ARE YOU LOSING YOUR CHILDREN? ............................ * * *

Barbara M. Morris (94 pages)
A short book showing how the government schools are actively engaged in subverting children, by undermining Legitimate Parental Authority; ridiculing Parents Beliefs; and changing Parental Values by substituting Humanistic Philosophy through indoctrination and propaganda techniques.

HUMANISTIC MORALS AND VALUES EDUCATION ....................... * * *
Vance Nesbitt (32 pages)
A short booklet on "Values Education", it’s connection to humanism, it’s goals, and it’s results.

BEWARE HUMANISM IN THE CHRISTIAN CURRICULUMN ................. * *
Betty Howard (37 pages)
Booklet showing the dangers of sending your children to "Christian" schools without examining the curriculumn. Shows humanism creeping into christian schools.

BACK TO BASICS REFORM OR SKINNERIAN INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUMN ..*
Charlote T. Iserbyt
Well documented report on "One World" influence in government school curriculumns.

THE EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT

THE TURNING OF THE TIDES ..................................... * * * * *
Paul W. Shafer & John Howland Shaw (187 pages)
First published in 1953, a most thoroughly documented book on what took place in the Educational Establishment and the Schools in the 1930’s, 1940’s, and the early 1950’s. Difficult reading, because of the "heavy" documentation, but absolutely chock full of facts and figures concerning the aims and the goals of the Educational "ELITE". Also a section on the aims of UNESCO - One World Government - etc.
(No longer in print, perhaps the "best" on subjects covered! May still be available from Barbara M. Morris Report.)

IS PUBLIC EDUCATION NECESSARY? ............................... * * * * *
Samuel L. Blumenfeld (263 pages)
A short history of "Compulsory Education" in the United States. From it’s beginnings in the Reformation (Luther & Calvin); to the Puritans who settled New England; and on to the Unitarians; Educators; Socialists; and the so-called "Conservative Christians" - All of whom have embraced , at one time or another, "Compulsory Education" for their own self-serving ends. This book covers from the Reformation to 1845 - the beginning of "Compulsory Education" in the United States.
(A superb book, helps the reader to understand how a "Christian Idea" can be perverted by the secular world, and then used against Christians!)

N.E.A. TROJAN HORSE IN AMERICAN EDUCATION .................... * * * * *
Samuel L. Blumenfeld (284 pages)
A thoroughly documented expose of the National Education Association, it’s beginnings, history, goals, and methods. Covers from 1845 - early 1980’s. Should be read after Blumenfeld’s "Is Public Education Necessary?"

WHO’S RUINING OUR SCHOOLS? ................................... * * *
Dan C. Alexander, Jr. (137 pages)
A short book that presents the case against the National Education Association (N.E.A.) Union. This book shows how the "Unionization" of the teachers in the United States has had a devastating effect on the quality of education in our country. The N.E.A. has grown into one of the most powerful lobbying groups in the nation: using the schools, the teachers, and especially our children, to promote and disseminate it’s own brand of Social, Political, and Religious Propaganda.

WHAT ARE THEY TEACHING OUR CHILDREN? ......................... * * * *
Mel and Norma Gabler (192 pages)
A well written, easy to understand expose on the content of government schools’ Text Books. Covers many Text Book Subjects: Religion, Sex Education Evolution, etc.
(Good "Introductory" book on the subjects covered.)

CHILD ABUSE IN THE CLASSROOM ................................. * * * * *
Edited by Phylis Schafly (445 pages)
Selected excerpts from the Offical Transcripts of proceedings before the United States Department Of Education on the matter of proposed Regulations to implement the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, also known as the Hatch Amendment. Parents from all over the United States testify to the ABUSE of their children at the hands of the Educational Establishment. (Easy reading, revealing and thought provoking, good "First Book".)

THE CONQUEST OF DEMOCRACY .................................... * *
Erminie King Wright (34 pages)
The documented story of how the character of the U.S. was covertly changed by "organized" education. Official minutes of educational meetings etc.

THE SCHOOL BOOK ................................................................ * * * * *
(308 pages)
&
TEACHING AS A SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITY ............................ * * * *
(219 pages)
By Neil Postman & Charles Weingartner

Although both of these books are written by Liberal College Professors with a Humanistic bent, they are exceptional sources of information on "schooling" in the United States as it really is. "The School Book" should be read by every Parent and Teacher in the Country. This book is a devastating expose of what "schooling" is all about. Homeschoolers and concerned Parents can gather more "hard facts"about the Educational Establishment - their structure; their curiculumn; their methods; their values; and their goals in these books (especially "The School Book") than practically anywhere’s else. If you want to know what a school is and what a school isn’t read these books!

PARENT’S RIGHTS CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN

A NEED TO BE FREE ............................................ * * * * *
Frank Torino (50+ pages)
Fifty plus page booklet covering the Turano struggle with the school superintendent; school board; and court hearing. Includes a concise argument for home schooling based on religious convictions and is backed up with Constitutional arguments for and court decisions favorable to home schooling. (Excellent material, every christian homeschooler should have a copy.)

POISON DROPS IN THE FEDERAL SENATE ........................... * * * * *
Zach Montgomery (138 pages)
First published in 1886 - An absolutely fantastic book on "Compulsory Government Schooling", 100 years ahead of it’s time! A complete treatise against all forms of government "Compulsory" education, and the almost prophetic prediction of disaster and failure to come if allowed to continue. (Strange Title; kind of slow going to start with; factual and well documented; fascinating and informative reading.)

HOME EDUCATION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTIES .................. * * * *
John W. Whitehead (143 pages)
A legal study dealing with Constitutional Liberties - including freedom of speech, belief, religion, and the right to privacy. All of which support our rights as parents to control the education of OUR children. (Very Good Source Book.)

PARENTS AND THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHIDREN ................... * * * *
Robert McCarry (36 pages)
The Biblical imperative - Why Christians must have complete control of ALL the "education" their children receive.

DESCHOOLING SOCIETY .......................................... * * *
Ivan Illich (181 pages)
An "intellectual" treatise on the value and worth of "Compulsory Education" and why it is failing so miserably. This book is a expose and condemnation of government monopoly in education.
("Intellectual" reading, but has many good points.)

THE FREEDOM OF RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION IN THE PUBLIC HIGHSCHOLLS ... * *
John W. Whitehead (64 pages)
A Booklet dealing wuth the right of Religious Expression in Public High Schools. (Good source material - Rutherford Institute)

THE RIGHT TO PICKET AND THE FREEDOM OF PUBLIC DISCOURSE ...... *
John W. Whitehead (160 pages)
A handbook explaining the rights and avenues available to try to change public attitudes through lawful assemblies and peaceful protest.

ILLITERACY

WHY JOHNNY CAN’T READ ........................................ * * * * *
Rudolph Flesch (222 pages)
Written in 1955 - explains how beginning reading instruction in English has been radically changed by the "Educational Elite". Pinpoints the reason for the so-called "reading problem" in the United States - Mainly the substitution of "Look-Say" for the time proven PHONICS method in almost all the government schools in the U.S. (Short Phonics Primer in the back of the book.)

WHY JOHNNY STILL CAN’T READ .................................. * * * * *
Rudolph Flesch (191 pages)

Written in 1981 - 25 years after "Why Johnny Can’t Read. Documents many comparison’s between "Look-Say" and PHONICS. Demonstrates beyound a shadow of a doubt the superiority of PHONICS over the "Look-Say" method! (Excellent)

ALPHA-PHONICS ................................................ * * * * *
Samuel Blumenfeld (169 pages)
An effective, step-by-step intensive PHONICS program for teaching reading to beginners of all ages. Designed for easy use by teachers, tutors and parents.

JOHNNY STILL CAN’T READ - BUT YOU CAN TEACH HIM AT HOME ...... * * *
Kathryn Diehl (75 pages)
Explains why the government schools are failing to teach reading to thousands of children in the United States. Also teaches you how to teach your own child how to read - using the time tested PHONICS method. (Teaching tool)

HUMANISM GOVERNMENT INFLUENCE & INTERFERENCE

GLOBALISM: AMERICA’S DEMISE .................................. * * * *
Bill Bowen (222 pages)
Very good introductory book to the "Globalists", "One Worlders", and Internationalists infiltration into America and it’s "educational" system. Well documented and clearly laid out. A must for anyone not familiar with Globalism.

THE ACLU & AMERICA’S FREEDOMS ................................ * *
A 48 page booklet which examines the origin and programs of the ACLU, it’s Leftist and Humanist leaning and activities.

HUMANIST MANIFESTO’S I & II ..................................
Ed Rowe ((31 pages)
The actual Humanist Manifesto and Update - straight from the "horses mouth". Outlines the Humanists GOALS. Also reveals the original people who signed.

TUITION TAX CREDITS .......................................... * * *
Barbara M. Morris (90 pages)
Short book showing the Dangers of "Tuition Tax Credits". Points out the avenues and opportunities for government intrusion and intervention in our private affairs ie. educating OUR OWN children without government interference!

THE GREAT AMERICAN CON GAME .................................. * * *
Barbara M. Morris (90 pages)
An expose of the Internationalization of the United States government school curriculumn. A revealing indictment of "public schooling" and it’s failure to educate most of the children in the United States above the level of mediocre. Also shows the direction the Education Establishment would like to lead us - ONE WORLD GLOBALISTIC SOCIETY without national rights.

WHO’S RUINING OUR SCHOOLS? ................................... * * *
Dan C. Alexander, Jr. (137 pages)
A short book that presents the case against the National Education Association (N.E.A.) Union. This book shows how the "Unionization" of the teachers in the United States has had a devastating effect on the quality of education in our country. The N.E.A. has grown into one of the most powerful lobbying groups in the nation using the schools, the teachers, and especially children to promote and disseminate it’s own brand of Social, Political, and Religious Propaganda.

THE DAY THEY PADLOCKED THE CHURCH ............................ * * *
H. Edward Rowe (83 pages)
The story of the State of Nebraska’s attempt to take away the religious Liberty of the members of the Faith Baptist Church in Louisville, Nebraska. The physical removal, by police, of worshippers in a church service, the jailing of the pastor; the padlocking of the church building; the refusal to let church members enter their own sanctuary and worship without interference; and much more. If you are not familiar with this story I recommend that you check it out.

THE CHILD ABUSE INDUSTRY ..................................... * * * * *
Mary Pride (268 pages)
Outrageous FACTS about the sordid attempt by certain individuals and especially some government Social Agencies to use a tragic and unexcusable crime in order to extend their influence and control over the Family. This book reveals that over One Million Families in North America are FALSELY ACCUSED of "Child Abuse" every year! Well documented throughout - This book will frighten you and at the same time make you very angry at the injustices that are being perpetrated on innocent Parents and Families in the name of "Protecting" children’s rights. (Check out Mrs. Pride’s other books if you can - "The Way Home", Beyond Feminism, and The Big Book Of Home Learning)

THE SCHOOL BOOK .............................................. * * * * *
(308 pages)
&
TEACHING AS A SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITY ............................ * * * *
(219 pages)
By Neil Postman & Charles Weingartner