eight intelligences

Eileen Clegg: Capturing Knowledge Via Visual Insight

November 6, 2008 by Amy Jussel 14 Comments

When I was asked to present a workshop with all the powerhouse thought leaders and academic bigwigs this past spring at the 6th annual CCFC summit: Consuming Kids: The Sexualization of Children and … [Read more...]

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Kids, See How You’re Smart: Use Your Intelligence(s!)

August 27, 2008 by Amy Jussel 22 Comments

There’s nothing more heart-wrenching to me than a child self-critical of his or her brainpower, tossing off statements about ‘the smart kids” while excluding themselves from this tribe. I see this … [Read more...]

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