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Unfortunately, I think this book is a regurgitation of multiple faculty development strategies. It's very shallow, generalized criticism on the public school system and doesn't really offer anything that is practical in a classroom environment. Yes, there are ways we can enrich learning for every student, but I'm not about to tell an overworked teacher with an at-capacity classroom that they need to be nurturing every student's individual dream and tailor her curriculum to 25+ different kids. As a parent, I don't really see love of learning in this book. I just see criticism and some far-fetched examples of famous people. This book is pretty much click-bait for parents who want their kids to be prodigies.

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Whether in the USA or Europe, the problem with the education system is all around the world. I can't say those thoughts in the book are fully new to me, but someone needed to say it, write it, and publish it, and I applaud this.
What I love about this book is the clarity of thoughts. ideas, and suggestions - the author states the problem, shows where this or that approach will lead, as well as shares ideas on how to overcome possible results or, even better, adjust the whole teaching approach or beliefs. Moreover, it doesn't matter, if you have kids or not, the overall ideas and suggestions should help you approach learning new things for yourself in a smarter and more useful way, and should help in mentoring others as well, removing useless expectations and pressure.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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I wish this book would get in the hands of every school board and educator. Not every kid learns the same and at the same speed. Somewhere along the way we’ve forgotten this and it’s all about getting ahead faster.

I liked the unique outlook of this book. I think there’s a lot that can be helpful to new and old educators alike.

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Thoroughly enjoyed The Learning Game by Ana Lorena Fabrega! As a homeschooling parent, I resonated with the idea that traditional schooling methods might not always align with effective learning. This book brilliantly defines actionable steps in short sections, making it an excellent resource for busy teachers, tutors, or homeschooling parents seeking practical insights. I particularly appreciated the author's take on children's gaming and screentime. The illustrations were the icing on the cake! Thank you NetGalley for sending this ebook for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

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Wow! I had already decided on homeschooling my daughter before I read this book. After reading it I realized I made the right decision.

This book really sheds light on what goes on in the classroom and what techniques are used and allowed. I couldn't put this one down.

If you're considering homeschooling or not sure about the school system, read this book.

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This had a lot of great ideas. It was easy to understand and easy to implement. I made note of many things I want to try to do to help kids be successful

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