I’m an NYC public school mom and I’m furious our kids can’t write in cursive — why we need to fix it now

A few months ago, I pulled out a kids’ book for my seven-year-old to read to me. She opened the first page, shook her head ...
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NJ just passed a law requiring students to learn this old-fashioned skill

Who needs a pencil and paper when we can just type or generate whatever text we need to? Actually, New Jersey students will, ...
New York Post

Should handwriting be taught in school? Debate rages as American IQs drop for first time in decades

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 — which they ...
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Handwriting Helps Kids Learn. Here’s How to Make the Most of It

In an age where screens dominate classrooms and workplaces, handwriting might seem like a relic of the past. But research shows that putting pen to paper plays a crucial role in literacy development. ...