The Lasting Impact of Cursive Writing. Beyond the classroom, cursive writing holds cultural and historical significance. Elizabeth Fraley puts a spotlight on historical documents, personal letters ...

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.

Students' reading and writing suffer when they don't learn script. Why Students Need to Know Cursive Recently, my 8-year-old son received a birthday card from his grandmother. He opened the card ...