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Howard Gardner

Kids go to school and college and get through, but they don't seem to really care about using their minds. School doesn't have the kind of long term positive impact that it should.

Howard Gardner

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Howard Gardner is saying that although children complete their education, they often lack genuine interest in thinking deeply or applying their knowledge. He believes that education fails to create meaningful, lasting benefits in how students use their minds beyond just passing exams.

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