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You, Your Child and School

You, Your Child and School

Navigate Your Way to the Best Education

Summary

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of You, Your Child and School by Sir Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica, read by Sir Ken Robinson.

Parents everywhere are deeply concerned about the education of their children, especially now, when education has become a minefield of politics and controversy. One of the world's most influential educators, Robinson has had countless conversations with parents about the dilemmas they face. As a parent, what should you look for in your children's education? How can you tell if their school is right for them and what can you do if it isn't? In this important new book, he offers clear principles and practical advice on how to support your child through the education system, or outside it if you choose to homeschool or un-school. Dispelling many myths and tackling critical schooling options and controversies, You, Your Child, and School is a key book for parents to learn about the kind of education their children really need and what they can do to make sure they get it.

Reviews

  • If you're worried about what will happen to your children in school, Sir Ken Robinson is here to help. This is a clear-eyed, immediately practical guide
    Adam Grant

About the authors

Ken Robinson

Sir Ken Robinson PhD was born in Liverpool in 1950. An internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation and human potential, he advised governments, corporations, education systems and some of the world's leading cultural organizations. His books include the international bestseller The Element and the videos of his famous TED talks have been watched by an estimated 300 million people in over 150 countries. He died in 2020.
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Lou Aronica

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