The ideas of multiple intelligences introduced by Howard Gardner of Harvard University more than 25 years ago have taken form in many ways, both in schools and in other sometimes-surprising settings. The silver anniversary of Gardner's learning theory provides an opportunity to reflect on the ways multiple intelligences theory has taken form and consider what might be its future course. In this article, the author discusses how multiple intelligences theory matters for schools today. She first reviews the basis for the theory of how the mind can be parsed into components. Then, she describes some misconceptions on the concepts and intentions of multiple intelligences, and how the theory has inspired many schools all over the world to improve teaching and learning.