Jason Stanley - Education vs Indoctrination

Jason Stanley discusses the distinction between education and indoctrination, emphasizing the historical use of education as a tool for social control in the U.S. He highlights the development of the American education system, particularly the role of social studies in promoting a uniform narrative that often excludes marginalized perspectives. Stanley argues for an education system that embraces multiple perspectives to support democracy and policy discussions.

How does the teaching of history in schools reflect a uniform narrative of American identity?

What was John Dewey's perspective on social studies and its implications for identity construction?

In what ways does the current education system fail to provide multiple perspectives?