Why Are States Mandating Cursive Writing In Elementary?

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Heard On The Morning Show
Cursive writing
Pascal Klein (cc-by-nc)

Illinois legislators recently passed a bill that requires elementary schools teach cursive writing to their students beginning the 2018-2019 school year. Our guest explains the importance and advantages to writing in cursive and how it impacts academic achievement. We also discuss why several schools across the nation are reintroducing cursive writing in schools, despite living in the digital age.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Nyajai Ellison Producer
  • Virginia Berninger Guest