Why are children not mastering what they ought to be learning in school? Twenty years after its original publication, Howard Gardner's answer to this pressing question-a natural sequel to his acclaimed Frames of Mind-remains timely and relevant. Drawing on cognitive science and psychology, Gardner shows how ill-suited our minds and natural patterns of learning are to current educational materials, practices, and institutions, and makes an eloquent case for restructuring our schools. This updated edition features a new introduction by the author. Book jacket.