Opinion | Yes, Children Really Are Getting Dumber

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Covid shutdowns, grade inflation and now AI are degrading the quality of American education.

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2026-09-13 15:47 · Wall Street Journal Technology
Opinion | Yes, Children Really Are Getting Dumber

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