Pennsylvania would become the 25th state to require cursive writing instruction in schools. What they're saying: Sponsors of the bill say studies have shown that writing in cursive stimulates ...

Cursive writing is still taught in some schools within the U.S., although, it's not nationally mandated or emphasized. In Louisiana, cursive is legally required to be taught in public schools.

Cursive writing is still taught in some schools within the U.S., although, it's not nationally mandated or emphasized. In Louisiana, cursive is legally required to be taught in public schools.

Cursive writing was once a standard part of school curriculums, but when Common Core education standards removed it from the required curriculum in 2010, cursive's prevalence declined, says ...

Is cursive writing still being taught in America? Some states are starting to bring the old style back after disappearing. Cursive writing is a style of handwriting characterized by connected letters ...

July 02, 2025 Cursive writing could become a requirement for students in Pa. A bill for it to be taught in schools heads to the state Senate after passing last week in the House by a 195-8 margin.

Compulsory cursive writing has been tucked into dozens of pages that describe the standards for English in elementary school. The state board approved the revised standards in a 13-1 vote in May 2023.