a law mandating cursive instruction took effect in January 2024. “For some students, it’s a great alternative to printing, and it helps them be more accurate and more careful with the writing ...

That led to a pushback and today at least 14 states require that cursive handwriting be taught, including California in 2023. But it doesn’t mean that they actually use it in real life.

A Pennsylvania lawmaker has proposed legislation requiring cursive handwriting instruction in public and private elementary schools. Supporters argue cursive writing has cognitive and ...