The Well Educated Child by Deborah Kenny (epub)(Nonfiction)

The Well Educated Child by Deborah Kenny (epub)(Nonfiction)
Author: Deborah Kenny; Narrator: Deborah Kenny and John Legend
Full Title: The Well-Educated Child: How the Principles and Practices of Quality Thinking, Agency, and Ethical Purpose Cultivate Deeper Learning
Release Year: 2026
Page Count: 192 Pages
Genres: Education, Curriculum and Instruction

In "The Well-Educated Child," Dr. Deborah Kenny, a leading educator, presents an inspiring vision for education that aims to cultivate intelligent, happy, and morally grounded young people. Drawing on decades of experience with students from preschool through high school, Kenny advocates for education as a "soul craft". The book delves into how to teach children skills of self-management and the virtue of self-discipline, fostering intellectual curiosity, knowledge, graciousness, and motivation. Kenny takes readers inside classrooms to illustrate the importance of deeper learning, built on three core concepts: quality thinking, ethical purpose, and a sense of agency. Offering both practical and deeply philosophical insights, she describes how young people can become serious thinkers and avid readers who appreciate beauty, concentrate on challenging work, and lead meaningful lives. At a time when digital distraction and declining engagement are concerns for parents and teachers, this book serves as a masterful exposition of what education truly ought to be.