A new statewide survey shows that although most Hoosier kids attending private schools are continuing to learn cursive, far fewer Indiana public schools currently teach the writing style to younger students. The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) surveyed 1,770 schools across Indiana this fall. Of the 1,386 respondents, 91% of state-accredited non-public schools are teaching cursive writing, but only 52% of public schools reported teaching it. The survey was part of an on

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 20, 2023//PRNewswire// In today's classrooms the emphasis on research-aligned reading and writing instruction is at an all-time high. Proficiency in both reading and written expression is heavily dependent on transcription skills, which encompass handwriting and spelling. Handwriting is one of the most fundamental transcription skills that students must master to become proficient writers. On January 20, 2024, the virtual 2024 Handwriting Collaborative Co

In the digital age, where keyboards and touchscreens dominate communication, the importance of handwriting often gets overlooked. However, an intrinsic connection exists between proficient handwriting and the development of robust literacy skills in students. Handwriting serves as more than just a basic skill; it acts as a foundational element shaping academic success and comprehensive literacy. This article aims to explore the profound impact of handwriting on literacy, high

From the start of 2024, the state of California reinstated the requirement that first through sixth graders in public schools learn to write in cursive. The handwriting technique stopped being taught in the Golden State in 2010, but now California re-joins nearly two dozen US states that have made cursive education mandatory in some form. While cursive—also known as joined italics—was momentarily thought of as a dying art in the US, the move by California has reignited debate