A school system is debating the merits of cursive writing that could put a new subject in the classroom to be taught. People note that it is rare to see a handwritten note these days. It might make cursive writing even rarer in the future. The school wants to reverse that trend if at all possible in classrooms.
Cursive handwriting took a back seat to STEM. Do you believe cursive is art and should be taught?
Cursive is part of learning history and is returning to the classroom.
Cursive is an important tradition throughout American history. The Declaration of Independence feature signatures from famous leaders. Students remember writing their names in cursive while taking the SAT. Future generations will need to showcase their skills while writing too. The curriculum needs to be balanced to include cursive writing.
Matthew Frahm, the superintendent of the Naples Central School District, told CNN the Naples schools still teach cursive, but it has changed, focusing more on typing in elementary school, but still teaching cursive in second grade.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- Schools in Rochester are debating over whether or not it is worth the time to learn cursive.
- Advocates for cursive education claim that it has developmental implications for our brains and learning trends.
- Those against cursive argue that it is an art form made obsolete with technology.
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