A Virginia after-school cursive club went viral. More than two dozen states require cursive in their curriculums. Is it an ...
Several states in recent years passed legislation mandating instruction in cursive handwriting.
“Research has shown that cursive handwriting enhances a child’s brain development, including memorization, and improves fine motor skills,” said California lawmaker Sharon Quirk-Silva, lead sponsor of ...
To the editor: As a 77-year-old who won my school’s penmanship competition in fourth grade, I’m pretty happy that California kids will be learning cursive handwriting. (“Learning cursive in school, ...
Pennsylvania has enshrined cursive into its school curriculum. Why it matters: Spending valuable class time teaching students ...
The Florida House unanimously approved a measure Wednesday that would require elementary school students to learn how to write in cursive. "On July 4, 2026, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of ...
A Minnesota senator is pushing a bill to require cursive handwriting in schools, citing cognitive benefits and historical connection.