According to Robert Sternberg, a leading authority on intelligence, there are three ways a kid (or anyone) can be intelligent. (And by the way, this would be good for all those kids and their parents who never pass an opportunity to announce how smart they are...which, uh... really isn't that smart of a thing to do.)

1) Be a practical problem solver.
2) Be verbally active.
3) Be socially competent.

I wonder how many of the kids identified by Johns Hopkins University as gifted have number three listed as their strength. More than I think, I hope.

Okay folks...maybe you've seen my t-shirt, "I used to have an imagination. Then I went to school." Here are some others. Critique them if you wish.

End of Individualism. Restart or Clique to Exit.
Would it cost more if Bob flew, drove, or explained the answer in
detail?
Property of Public School Intelligence Dept. Size XXXS
Is conformimg to non-conformity still non-conforming?
Not my fault. I'm with a numbschool.
Just because you're disruptive doesn't make you a genius.
Unattended brains will be ticketed and towed.
Disturbed. Please do not test.
Hey smart kid. You're pants are unzipped.
Hey smart kid. Why aren't you practical, verbally active and socially
competent?

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I'm feeling feisty today. Here's more of my feist as my battle continues...

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