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For teachers, the numbers six and seven have suddenly taken on a new—and dreaded—significance this school year. From French class to gym class, students are frequently saying (or shouting) “six-seven” ...

As the viral “six-seven” meme continues to spread through schools, many teachers have decided to join in and have their own fun with the trend. Some teachers even went so far as to dress up in costume ...

If you have kids, you’ve probably heard them blurt out “6-7” recently, with emphasis on the seven. Something like six-seven. Gen Alpha are randomly repeating the numbers and laughing at the inside ...

Recently, my wife was texting with a friend who lives in Singapore. The news from the other side of the world turned out to be that kids there had discovered “six seven.” On Halloween, our friend ...