Schooling in the United States of America has always been a hotly debated topic in politics. I have always had similar views as Gatto has in his article. Traditional schooling is filled with monotonous tasks that do not drive students to strive for a fuller understanding of the material they are studying. The incentives set by traditional school grading systems leave students looking for easy ways out, rather than truly learning and grasping the material. Cheating is a perfect example of the failings in traditional schooling. If schooling worked perfectly each student would strive to learn the material and complete assignments with an eagerness to learn. Instead, students risk the inevitably dire consequences that accompany cheating in order to quickly finish their work and receive a passable grade. Beyond cheating, students often look to just “get by” in many of their classes. Students desire to educate themselves in traditional schooling is blurred by the monotony of classes and inept grading systems. Despite this, I do understand you get the most out of the education system by putting the most work in. If you do not put any effort into your education you will leave schooling possibly worse off than before. But, if you actively take charge of your education, despite its failings, you can maybe reach your full potential.