“A beautiful, soulful book. Inspiring for educators and helpful for parents too.
My mind was racing with ideas for how to implement the practices with my kids at home.”—John Legend, artist, activist, and founder of Get Lifted Books
“Anyone who doubts that America’s broken public education system can be transformed should read this important book, including our elected officials.” —Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies and mayor of New York, 2002–2013
“Deborah Kenny’s book stopped me in my tracks. Her humility and passion for excellence literally jump off the page. It is a beautiful book filled with wisdom and depth. I’m a better person for having read it.” —David Adams, chief executive officer of Urban Assembly
“This beautifully crafted, engaging book would make a great book club choice
for teachers, administrators, and parents.” —Shelley Harwayne, founder of the Manhattan New School and former superintendent NYC District 2
“Deborah Kenny sounds a clarion call. Read this book and see how, with steely clarity and unwavering moral conviction, even the boldest educational aims can be achieved.”—Sam Wineburg, Margaret Jacks Chair of Education, emeritus, Stanford University
“This moving and insightful book is truly a gift.”—Pedro A. Noguera, PhD, Emery Stoops and Joyce King Stoops Dean of Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California
“A remarkable, compelling story. This book is both inspirational and practical.”—Ron Berger, former chief academic officer at EL Education
“A must-read for anyone who cares about American public education.” —Deborah Meier, founder of Central Park East Elementary School and author of The Power of Their Ideas
“The Well-Educated Child will change the way you think not only about education but about life.” —Hugh Jackman, artist and philanthropist
“Utterly absorbing. The Well-Educated Child is essential reading for parents and educators.”—Howard Fuller, distinguished professor emeritus at Marquette University, former superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, and founder of Black Alliance for Educational Options
“The Well-Educated Child is a tour de force. Must reading for educators and parents.” —Geoff Canada, founder and president of Harlem Children’s Zone
“The Well-Educated Child is destined to become a classic.” —Ed Lewis, Founder, Essence Magazine
“Part memoir, part roadmap, in The Well-Educated Child, Deborah Kenny shares knowledge and insights that could change the way we educate students for the future.” —Zaretta Hammond, M.A., teacher educator and author, “Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain” and “Rebuilding Students’ Learning Power”
“Deborah Kenny is a once in a generation visionary. She believes that our children deserve the highest quality education and works to ensure they receive it.” —Melba Wilson, Founder Melba’s Restaurants