Harvard closes its writing center; teachers say students are losing the ability to think

Aug 17, 2026 · Issue 3 · 2 sources, 2 articles

The Atlantic says the closing of Harvard's writing center raises important questions. The university's dean says AI should be taught but must not replace learning; teachers argue that "writing is thinking" and that outsourcing difficulty means giving up freedom (Aug. 17–19, 2026).

Narrative: Thinking first, then AI

Sources

• Why the Closing of Harvard’s Writing Center Matters - The Atlantictheatlantic.com · Aug 19, 2026
• Opinion | I Let My Students Watch Me Struggle With a Masterpiece. It Changed Everything. - The New York Timesnytimes.com · Aug 17, 2026

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