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An essential book for parents to help their children get the education they need to live happy, productive lives from the international bestselling author of The Element 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, Sir Ken Robinson, one of the world's most influential voices in education, offers clear principles and practical advice on how to support your child through the education system, or outside it. Dispelling myths, tackling controversies and weighing up the main choices, 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.

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A change-maker . . . for forty years he has persuasively made the case for more creativity in teaching and the curriculum * Guardian * Ken Robinson is leading a daring revolution to change how we understand schools, learning and, most importantly, the passion and talent of our students -- Brene Brown 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

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 Ken Robinson is leading a daring revolution to change how we understand schools, learning and, most importantly, the passion and talent of our students -- Brene Brown A change-maker . . . for forty years he has persuasively made the case for more creativity in teaching and the curriculum * Guardian *

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Ken Robinson (Author) Sir Ken Robinson, PhD, is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation and human potential. He advises governments, corporations, education systems, and some of the world's leading cultural organizations. The videos of his famous talks to the prestigious TED Conference have been watched by an estimated 300 million people in over 150 countries. Lou Aronica (Author) Lou Aronica is the author of two novels and coauthor of several works of non-fiction, including The Culture Code (with Clotaire Rapaille) and The Element.

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