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The latest (2020) research on the brain benefits of cursive handwriting adds to a growing body of evidence and neuroscience -based research on the importance of learning to write by hand.
Handwriting instruction was a requirement prior to the passage of AB 446, but the prior requirement referred generally to any style written by hand — not only cursive.
Is cursive writing a thing of the past? One state lawmaker from our area hopes not Newswatch 16's Courtney Harrison spoke with educators and students in Lackawanna County about handwriting in schools ...
Historically, cursive writing was a necessary skill. The ability to write quickly and legibly was essential for notetaking, personal correspondence, and even completing standardized forms.
Handwriting instruction was a requirement prior to the passage of AB 446, but the prior requirement referred generally to any style written by hand — not only cursive.
Studies find many elementary school teachers have had little-to-no preparation in how to effectively teach handwriting, and a University of Iowa special education professor has developed a free ...
Is learning cursive writing essential for developing young minds, or is it an outdated skill being championed by nostalgic policymakers? The question sparked a lively and personal debate on a ...
Cursive writing is a skill many of us learned growing up, but it's unfortunately not part of the mandatory curriculum in Michigan. As a result, many children are missing out on this valuable skill.
Failing to teach cursive handwriting can decrease not just kids' interest but also their success in pursuing a career in the trades.
Handwriting instruction was a requirement prior to the passage of AB 446, but the prior requirement referred generally to any style written by hand — not only cursive.