Handwriting requirements were cut from school curricula around the world. Now it’s looping back, riding on a wave of evidence.

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New Jersey schools will now teach cursive writing to grades three through five, sparking debate over its relevance in a ...

Rachel Jeantel, the 19-year-old witness who took the stand in the recent case against George Zimmerman for the death of Trayvon Martin, stunned many when she admitted she couldn't read cursive. But ...

Now in its 12th year, the Cursive Is Cool® contest continues to grow in reach and enthusiasm, engaging students, teachers, ...

Incorporating handwriting lessons can have numerous benefits for older students—here’s how to get them started.

As one of his final acts, Gov. Phil Murphy paved the way for bringing cursive back ...

New Jersey mandates cursive instruction in all districts by 2026–27. Gov. Murphy cites history & cognitive benefits. Click ...

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Starting next school year, New Jersey elementary students will once again learn cursive writing, a move inspired by research showing its benefits.

The curlicue letters of cursive handwriting, once considered a mainstay of American elementary education, have been slowly disappearing from classrooms for years. Now, with most states adopting new ...

Cursive writing lessons were once mandatory in schools. Many adults can remember cursive writing lessons on lined paper and time spent practicing this aesthetically appealing style of writing. But ...