Cursive Handwriting News Today

According to a small study that monitored the brain activity of university students, writing by hand may increase brain connectivity more than typing.

A 77-year-old who won an award for penmanship offers a compromise: Old folks teach kids how to write in cursive, and kids teach old folks how to use smartphones.

(WHTM) — Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Adams (R-Wayne/Pike) announced his plans this week to introduce legislation that requires cursive be taught in Pennsylvania schools. If passed, the bill would require cursive handwriting or joined italics to be taught at certain grade levels. “Being able to write and read cursive is a fundamental and necessary skill for […]

California is now one of over 20 states mandating cursive writing learning in the classroom.

California children in first through sixth grade will now be required to learn cursive handwriting.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB446 into law on Friday, Oct. 13 that will require cursive instruction in California schools from first through sixth grades.

Freya Mojica, a sixth-grader from Maryland, received a national award for her handwriting.

A Maryland sixth grader received a national award for her handwriting!

Screens have replaced the need for cursive. If you can read the printed word you are fine.

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