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World● Low28m ago · Nov 14, 2026, 10:04 PM

NYC’s elite high school entrance exam an epic fail as computer glitch sends kids packing

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NY Post · United States · North America

Thousands of New York City school kids vying to get into the Department of Education's elite screened high schools were sent packing Saturday after a technical glitch prevented them from completing their entrance exams.

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