Unfortunately, not only have public schools around the country abandoned cursive writing, many have abandoned handwriting altogether.  By not teaching correct letter formation, spacing, and encouraging legibility,  schools continue to do our students a disservice.   

Teaching handwriting, meaning the formation of letters so that writing by hand is automatic, is so very important in the early grades -not only for communicating basic ideas- but for producing both quantity and quality of writing later.  

Cursive writing fosters reading development by reinforcing letter recognition, engaging multiple brain areas, reducing letter reversals, improving writing speed, and enhancing memory retention. While printing and typing have their place in modern education, cursive provides unique cognitive benefits that significantly support literacy skills. Educators should consider incorporating cursive instruction into curricula to ensure students receive the full range of benefits associated with this valuable writing method.