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What began as a niche curiosity in elite universities has metastasized into a cultural phenomenon: Latin For Only—NYT’s abrupt pivot to mandatory Latin immersion in select high schools, justifying it with vague promises of “cognitive resilience” and “historical clarity.” Behind the glossy press releases and viral classroom posters lies a dissonant reality—one where pedagogical ambition collides with linguistic pragmatism, and student resistance simmers beneath polished slogans.

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© 2025 Latin For Only NYT. All rights reserved. The trend continues to spark debate, but one truth endures: language shapes thought—when taught with depth, not just drill.

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