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“In the United States these days, 'diversity' is a big word and a buzzword.”

Quote by Howard Gardner

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Howard Gardner is a renowned psychologist known for his theory of multiple intelligences. Born on July 11, 1943, his theory challenges the traditional view of intelligence as a single entity, proposing eight distinct domains of human intelligence. more

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