I think cursive is an important skill, but should it be mandatory in today’s technological age? Another factor against it is the extra level of rigor for left-handed students.

The pen might be mightier than the sword, but it could soon be just as relevant. Educators and parents are observing a surge in US youths who don’t know how to read or write in cursive — whic… ...

I think cursive is an important skill, but should it be mandatory in today’s technological age? Another factor against it is the extra level of rigor for left-handed students.

Five states began requiring cursive in the 2018-2019 school year. California and New Hampshire joined the list in 2023 and Kentucky and Iowa in 2024 became the most recent states to require cursive.