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Should cursive writing make a comeback?
After watching their teacher meticulously draw the alphabet in cursive on a whiteboard, students in Patricia Durelli’s fourth ...
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Should cursive writing make a comeback in New Jersey schools? Two lawmakers believe all students should learn it.
After watching their teacher meticulously draw the alphabet in cursive on a whiteboard, students in Patricia Durelli’s fourth-grade class pulled out their pencils to practice writing the letters ...
Can learning cursive help kids read better? Policymakers think it’s worth a try. | Opinion
The skill fell out of favor in schools, but states including Iowa are bringing it back and could see benefits, writes .
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Several states look to make cursive mandatory for students
As of 2025, there are 24 states that require cursive lessons, which is up from 14 states less than a decade ago. From ...
Can learning cursive help kids read better? Some policymakers think it’s worth a try
Research suggests it may be possible to improve overall writing and reading through handwriting instruction.