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A recent Fortune report highlights a troubling trend: some college professors say students are arriving on campus struggling to read and understand even basic written material. Professors report that they can no longer assume students will complete assigned reading independently. Some read passages aloud and break them down sentence by sentence. Why? Fortune points to several factors, including short-form video, skimming habits shaped by standardized testing, and AI tools that let students...

4 seconds: The backpacks are packed. 3 seconds: The new shoes are ready—and broken in. 2 seconds: The school supplies are labeled. 1 second: The alarm clock is set. There is no turning back now! We are ready for liftoff into a new school year. For many families, the first day of school brings excitement and anticipation. For families with neurodivergent children, it can bring a little anxiety, too. New teachers, classrooms, routines, and expectations can feel overwhelming—especially for a...