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What Do Students Lose When They Stop Writing?

What Do Students Lose When They Stop Writing?
New York Times Monday 17 August 2026, 09:01 UTC By Dana Goldstein 1 min read
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Educators are worried that many students can no longer write essays without A.I. And it’s costing more than just grammar skills.

Educators are worried that many students can no longer write essays without A.I. And it’s costing more than just grammar skills.
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